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American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
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- Sale 5994
Live
| Philadelphia
Nov 12 | 10:00 AM EST
Live
| Philadelphia
Sale 5994
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
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Estimate$2,500 – $3,500
The largest oblong basket with label to underside inscribed, "Light Ship Basket mady by Fred S. Chadwick Nantucket Mass"; another with a label to underside inscribed, "Light Ship Basket mady by A.D. Williams 120 Orange [Street] Nantucket Mass 1923"; and a third inscribed, "September 1 1877", with other faint text; others with indistinct inscriptions or marks.
L: 14 in. (longest)Frederick S. Chadwick (1857-1936), born on Nantucket, spent his life on the island, working for various businesses and public services. While rooted in the carpentry trade, he also began as a custodian for the Old Mill, where he enjoyed interacting with people. He eventually worked for the fire department as the First Assistant Chief, and doubled as a greeter for the New York Yacht Club Station Nantucket. These experiences led up to his basket-weaving pursuits, which was yet another outlet in which Chadwick could express his admiration for his hometown (see Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum website for additional information).
Provenance: Collection of the late Hans U. Jahn, Charlottesville, VA.
