Rare and Unusual Covered Round Swing Handle Nantucket Basket, circa 1850-60, with extensive brass applications. The rare cover staves emanate from a concentric circle pine finial; after the first 7 courses, the stave is cut into two (2) staves, i.e. much like a clothespin. Both rims with 119 brass brads tacking the staves and rims together in a zigzag pattern. This handle and hinge application is the first time seen
Height 7 ½ in. Diameter 9 ½ in.
Height to the top of handle 12 in.
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