Antique Basket by David Ray

This is beautiful example of some 19th century Nantucket basketry. David Ray (b. 3/27/1855) was Captain of the South Shoal Lightship between 1892-1894, a floating lighthouse anchored off Nantucket Island from 1854 to 1905.  Maple base, oak staves and rims.

The basket measures 8 3/4" * 5 3/4" * 4 1/2" deep

Priced at $4000 plus shipping

 

 

A fantastic Captain Sandsbury

This bread basket has a cherry base, oak staves and rim and original heart side handles. The distinctive pattern of lines and grooves is what makes this basket easy to identify this as his work.  In perfect condition!

9 7/8" * 3 3/4"

 Priced at $7500

An unnamed open round antique basket

This beautiful open round basket has oak staves, rim, and handle, possibly walnut base.  It has traditional wooden ears and handle.  It measures 9 3/4" * 6" tall

Priced at $2900

A very large antique basket

This has to be the largest antique basket I have ever worked on.  It measures 29" long by 25" wide and is app. 16" deep.  It has a beautiful pantina and is fully restored.  Oak staves rim and handles. A real gem for the serious collector.

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A beautiful 9 inch Steven Gibbs handbag SOLD

This fully restored classic Gibbs bag features oak staves, a half catch in ivory, an ebony top, and sperm whale carving in ivory.  If your in the market for a real antique basket with great patina this basket is for you.  The basket is in great condition and has had all the hinges replaced by myself as well as a thorough cleaning.  Please call for a quote.

 

 

An antique Stanley Roop 8 1/2 inch round handbag SOLD

Stanley Roop was a latter day contemporary of Gibbs and Reyes.  The base on this basket is signed SSR 76.  I have repaired quite a few Roop baskets and this appears to match his construction and materials.  This round purse has a great patina and features ivory knobs and peg as well as a beautiful bowhead whale carving on the top. 

Asking price $1975.00

 

A Jose Reyes 8 1/2 oval handbag circa 1966 SOLD

The most sought after weaver from the previous generation is definitely Jose Reyes.  This 9 inch bag is in tip top shape with all new hinges and a beautiful patina.  It has a walnut top with the classic sperm whale carving.

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A 3 inch apprentice basket

This cute little basket has a cherry base and handle, reed staves and rims and ivory domes and is cross lashed.   Priced at $160