Rare Large Oval Lightship Basket with Stationary Handle

Name: Rare Large Oval Lightship Basket with Stationary Handle
SKU: 217

SKU: 217

$2,400.00

Rare Large Oval Lightship Basket with Stationary Handle
12" Oval with a thick Oak handle that’s notched out for
the rim, the bottom plaque is made out of Pine, c. 1880
Attributed to Captain Sandsbury (1830-1902), Sandsbury put in 20 years on board the South Shoal Lightship (1872-1892), the last 12 as captainHe is the only documented lightship basket maker of the 19th centurywho made a stationary handle basket, there are three sizes known, all ovalform; 8”, 12” and 18”. Most likely intended to be used as a market basket, Nice old wear, old replaced rim wrap

Rare Large Oval Lightship Basket with Stationary Handle

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