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131. JOSÉ FORMOSO REYES (1902-1980) KNITTING BASKET, circa 1955, the leather loop hinges to a round cover
mounted with a whale ivory carved sperm whale by Charlie Sayle, on a tall round basket with a swing handle, whale ivory clasp and
peg, signed upon the base “Made in Nantucket, José Formoso Reyes.”
Height 16 ¾ in. Diameter 6 ½ in.
2,500/3,500
132. JOSÉ FORMOSO REYES (1902-1980) FRIENDSHIP
BASKET, circa 1950s, shaped swing handle, mahogany oval
plaque with 19th century carved walrus ivory seal, a deep body
rising from a pine base, signed upon the base “Made in Nantucket,
José Formoso Reyes” with Nantucket map outline.
Height 5 ¾ in. Width 7 in. Depth 5 ½ in.
1,500/2,500
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