The Collection of John and Virginia Duncan - Session I
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 690
3 Vintage Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $150,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA
Description:
3 Vintage Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets, comprising a 13 3/4 in. sweetgrass basket with handwritten label 'Old Caesar Hilton Head Westberry Collection', a 14 1/4 in. sweetgrass basket with handwritten label 'Purchased from Porter Carswell 1982, … 202 Gwinnet St. …. By Old Caesar', and a 18 in. sweetgrass rice fanner basket with typed 'Francis McNairy Antiques, Savannah' label. Caesar Johnson known as Old Caesar was boen in 1872 and was a resident of Hilton Head Island, SC. The Savannah News sis an article on him July 17, 1960 titled 'The Last of the Old Tome Basket Makers.'Measurements: Height: of largest 2 1/2 in. x Width: 18 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, all with general wear.
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