Rare Signed “One Egger” Nantucket Basket

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Stamped on underside: 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), 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.