Nantucket Lightship Basket, Roland Folger (1848-1920), Circa 1890

the inside marked R. Folger, Maker.

John Nicholas Brown, Newport and Providence, Rhode Island;
Paul Madden Antiques, Sandwich Village, Massachusetts.

Overall fine condition. Wear, discoloration and residue consistent with age and use. There is a 1-inch loss to the weave visible from the outside, approximately 13 rows from the bottom. On the opposite side of the basket, there is a 3-inch loss to the weave, approximately 12 rows from the bottom.
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