IMPORTANT NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP LIDDED PICNIC BASKET.

IMPORTANT NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP LIDDED PICNIC BASKET. Mid 19th century. This fine unsigned oval woven example fitted with a pair of hinged lids and brass latches. Additionally fitted with a hickory bentwood swing handle joined to the basket with brass ears. On a mahogany bottom. Note: A similar example is illustrated on plate 30, pg. 75 in “Nantucket Lightship Baskets” by Katherine and Edgar Seeler. SIZE: 13-1/4″ h (overall); 8″ h (basket) x 16″ l x 11-3/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Connecticut family home which descended from Sarah Upson Goodrich (Mrs. Oliver R. Beckwith) who descended from the Rev. Charles Chauncey, President of Harvard College and Elder William Brewster. Sarah was a member of the Connecticut chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. CONDITION: Very good overall with nice patina and original surfaces. 9-21860 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	3036	$0.00	IMPORTANT NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP LIDDED PICNIC BASKET. Mid 19th century. This fine unsigned oval woven example fitted with a pair of hinged lids and brass latches. Additionally fitted with a hickory bentwood swing handle joined to the basket with brass ears. On a mahogany bottom. Note: A similar example is illustrated on plate 30, pg. 75 in “Nantucket Lightship Baskets” by Katherine and Edgar Seeler. SIZE: 13-1/4″ h (overall); 8″ h (basket) x 16″ l x 11-3/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Connecticut family home which descended from Sarah Upson Goodrich (Mrs. Oliver R. Beckwith) who descended from the Rev. Charles Chauncey, President of Harvard College and Elder William Brewster. Sarah was a member of the Connecticut chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. CONDITION: Very good overall with nice patina and original surfaces. 9-21860 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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