NEST OF (3) NANTUCKET HANDLED BASKETS, COFFIN
loaned to and pictured in Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 2013 Exhibit
'Beautiful and rare three basket nest/in impeccable condition. c. 1870, made by O.C. Coffin aboard the South Shoal Lightship' (catalogue included);
the smallest with a partial paper label O.C., 4"h, 5"opening diam.; the middle 4.5"h, 5.75"diam.; the largest 5.25"h, 6"opening diam.; all with wood swing handles.;
The collection/estate of Gary Langenbach, Marshfield, MA
Excellent condition.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Realized: $5,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 87 : NEST OF (3) NANTUCKET HANDLED BASKETS, COFFIN
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