Vintage Nantucket Purse by N.P. Griffin, 1970
Vintage Nantucket Purse by N.P. Griffin, 1970
$3,000.00
Vintage Nantucket Purse by N.P. Griffin, 1970, a full-sized Nantucket oval woven purse with a cane weave on rattan staves, rosewood top, maple bottom and carved swing handle, with scrimshaw carved walrus ivory sperm whale, front peg, and handle knobs; signed and dated by stamp on the bottom “N.P. Griffin 1970 Nantucket.
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Vintage Nantucket Purse by N.P. Griffin, 1970, a full-sized Nantucket oval woven purse with a cane weave on rattan staves, rosewood top, maple bottom and carved swing handle, with scrimshaw carved walrus ivory sperm whale, front peg, and handle knobs; signed and dated by stamp on the bottom “N.P. Griffin 1970 Nantucket.
Griffin was a known maker but their baskets are not often encountered. The basket remains in very good, strong condition, with a deep warm patina.
Measures: 6 in H x 8-3/4 in L x 7-1/2 in W
