Exceptional Nantucket Lidded Basket with Fine Brass Work Attributed to Charles Ray circa 1870
InformationExceptionally rare Round and fine Nantucket lidded basket attributed to Charles Ray circa 1870. The basket has oak ribs and rattan weavers. The hinged topis dome shaped with a round and scribed wood center piece with small wood knob. The perimeter of the top has dome topped brass nails set around the circumference, mounted to the center of the basket is a elaborate hand made hinge that is attached to the top and base of the basket. The basket has a nicely shaped oak swing with hand made hinge that attaches to the base of the basket with very fancy brass work.The tip of the base of the basket is an applied wood strip which is attached with dome topped brass nails. The top of the mahogany wood base is beautifully turned with three groves and several concentric scibed line circles.. (FA1261)
Condition: The basket is in excellent condition and has a warm deep patina. (FA1261)
Dimensions: Height 7 3/4, Diameter 10 1/4, Inches
Note: We are aware of only one other lidded basket of this form with the fancy brass hinge and handle hardware and that basket is in the collection of heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich MA and was from the the collection of its founder JK Lilly III.
Circa 1870
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