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Lot 262

Sale 2100 - American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Nov 19, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$2,500 - 3,500
Price Realized
$12,700
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Collection of Five Nantucket Lightship Purse Baskets, Various Makers, Dates Ranging 1963-2006

Including one with scrimshaw whale to lid, by José Formoso Reyes (1902-1980), inscribed to underside, "Made in Nantucket/ José Formoso Reyes/ 1963," and with drawn outline of Nantucket; one with scrimshaw plaque to lid depicting floral basket, by N.P. Giffin, signed and dated to underside, "NP Giffin/ 1967"; one with carved scrimshaw swan to lid, by Susan Chase Ottison, inscribed and dated to underside, "Susan Chase Ottison/ 1993/ Nantucket Island"; one with carved scrimshaw owl protecting its nest to lid, by Susan Chase Ottison, inscribed and dated to underside, "Susan Chase Ottison/ 2006/ Nantucket Island"; and one with scrimshaw plaque to lid depicting a beach scene, by Susan F. Chase, inscribed and dated to underside, "Susan F. Chase/ 1978/ Nantucket Island."

H: 7 in. W: 8 in. D: 7 1/2 in. (Reyes basket)

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

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