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??? Nantucket Lighthouse Basket Handbag???

By Aeva Wheet, 11 July, 2009
Description

This is a very beautiful basket handbag, that resembles one of those Nantucket Lighthouse Basket Handbags. (I dont think it is one of those as it does not have the scrimshaw, or wooden bottom and didnt look like any of the Basket Handbags I saw online..but, what do I know lol) The Clasp appears to be Silver and has a very unique Fish Closure that locks the bag shut. The back hinges appear to be Silver as well. It has a black velvet ribbon around the edge of the top of it. The Handle appears to be of bent Bamboo. It is in the same condition as it was the day Mom got it. It was never used. It was left to me and I am very curious about what the heck it IS lol? Any ideas..thanks so much..sincerely, Aeva Wheet

Category
Folk Art
Medium
It is constructed of reed & has a hand made Silver Clasp
Distinguishing marks
none, but, it resembles a Nantucket Lighthouse Basket Handbag
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
It is an oval shaped basket 9 in wide, 5 1/2 tall, 6 1/4 deep.
Date Period
no idea..Mom got it a long time ago and left to me.
Weight
3 or 4 lbs
History
Mother got this on one of her trips, but, I have no idea where or when
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
inherited
For Sale?
No
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