A Nantucket Lightship Double Lollipop Basket

Massachusetts, circa 1900, unsigned, oval form with carved bentwood swing handle, basket composed of carved "lollipop" staves, bundled with three mahogany bands pinned to each stave, woven in cane and pinned to a oval wood base.

5 1/4 x 9 x 9 in. (handle down)

Areas of loss to the upper rim and cane weavers; some scattered cracks; surface scratches and staining