Antique Charles Ray Nantucket Lightship Basket

Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket, attributed to Charles Ray (1798-1884) circa 1870. Swing handled small open round cane woven basket with rattan staves, carved swing handle with ovoid ends mounted with metal rivet on rectangular wooden ears extending down a quarter stave length, maple bottom with pencil inscription C. R. .50 (indicating an original price of 50 cents). Great condition, measures 3-½" high x 4-7/8" diameter.