FINE GROUP OF NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKETS.

19th-early 20th century, Nantucket, Massachusetts. This fine group of early swing handled baskets: two with dates of 1870 and 1880, of typical form with bentwood hinged handles joined to wooden central staves. The basket with stencil date of 1880 appears to also have the stencil name possibly beginning with the letters “E and M”. Our consignor has informed us that this probably was “EMP” which were the initials of Elizabeth M Pinkham, the owner of the basket. SIZE: Ranging from the tallest at 9-1/2″ to the shortest at 7″. Diameter ranging from the largest at 13″ to the smallest at 9″. PROVENANCE: From the Mayhew-Pinkham-Coleman Family Estate of Nantucket, Massachusetts. These families and their descendants were a part of the original families on Nantucket Island, with roots in the 17th century. CONDITION: Five with minimal and minor losses to the weave, the sixth with more substantial losses to weave and with breaks to top rim and somewhat misshapen. All with natural undisturbed surface and with mellow patina. All handles are intact without breaks or damage or repair. 50779-7 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2347

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2347	$4,147.50	FINE GROUP OF NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKETS. 19th-early 20th century, Nantucket, Massachusetts. This fine group of early swing handled baskets: two with dates of 1870 and 1880, of typical form with bentwood hinged handles joined to wooden central staves. The basket with stencil date of 1880 appears to also have the stencil name possibly beginning with the letters “E and M”. Our consignor has informed us that this probably was “EMP” which were the initials of Elizabeth M Pinkham, the owner of the basket. SIZE: Ranging from the tallest at 9-1/2″ to the shortest at 7″. Diameter ranging from the largest at 13″ to the smallest at 9″. PROVENANCE: From the Mayhew-Pinkham-Coleman Family Estate of Nantucket, Massachusetts. These families and their descendants were a part of the original families on Nantucket Island, with roots in the 17th century. CONDITION: Five with minimal and minor losses to the weave, the sixth with more substantial losses to weave and with breaks to top rim and somewhat misshapen. All with natural undisturbed surface and with mellow patina. All handles are intact without breaks or damage or repair. 50779-7 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2347 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE GROUP OF NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKETS.