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Rare Signed “One Egger” Nantucket Basket

Creator: Sherwin Porter Boyer
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Rare Signed “One Egger” Nantucket Basket
Signed with stamp; Boyer, Nantucket, Mass.
Woven Rattan, ash handle
Over-all in great condition.
A superb example of a one egg basket having a tightly woven body with a wrapped rim and a well-executed carved swing handle. Made by Sherwin Porter Boyer, (1907-1964). Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period, starting in the late 1940s and working up until his death in 1964. A contemporary to Jose Reyes, Boyer is regarded as one of the finest basket makers of the period.
4 ¾” h. (top of handle), 2 ¾” h. (basket), 3 ½” dia.
DA-ACC 302
$1,750

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Woven Rattan, Ash
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Beach/Nautical, Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	DA-ACC 302
Incollect Reference #:	808156

Dimensions

H.	4.75 in;	Diam.	3.5 in;
H.	12.07 cm;	Diam.	8.89 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.