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Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Antique Nantucket miniature long case clock, made and patented by Wallace Brown, circa 1894
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Mahogany

Antique Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894
Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894

Nantucket Miniature Long Case Clock, circa 1894

H 13.88 in W 4 in D 3 in
Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger
By Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
10 ½” Open round Nantucket lightship basket with carved wooden oak ears with oak staves, handle and
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Antique Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger
Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger

Large Round Signed Nantucket Lightship Basket by Folger

H 8 in Dm 10.5 in
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

Antique Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

H 11.5 in Dm 9 in
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
By Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Nest of Three 19th Century Signed Nantucket Lightship Baskets

H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880, by either Billy Ray or Charles C. Ray (born
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880
Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

Nantucket Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1880

H 20.5 in W 13.25 in D 2 in
18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
GENERATION, CIRCA 1780-90 Stand-up blanket chest over two drawers, exuberantly painted, in a Folk Art
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18th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest

18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest

H 42.75 in W 42 in D 19.25 in
Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle ending in carved round “lollipop
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship
Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship

Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship

H 5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942). Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940

H 18.25 in W 34.25 in D 4 in
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
in the personal collection of noted Nantucket folk art and antiques collectors and dealers Ron
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Maple, Rattan

Antique 19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets

19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets

H 6.5 in Dm 10.25 in
Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
age of 16. He was later the  curator of the Nantucket Whaling Museum. One of the nicer whales we
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900
Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900

H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
found on Nantucket Island and came out of an old Siasconset collection. The model remains quite
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship

Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship

H 13.5 in W 65 in D 7.25 in
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Antique Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket

Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket

H 11 in Dm 12 in
Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique and extremely rare Nantucket "double lollipop" basket, circa 1900, a shallow oval swing
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Wood

Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900
Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900

Nantucket "Double Lollipop" Basket, circa 1900

H 3.25 in W 9 in D 7.38 in
Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall (1828 - 1906), circa 1880, made aboard the South
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880
Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880

Nantucket Lightship Basket by Davis Hall, circa 1880

H 4.5 in Dm 10 in
Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Round, open top Nantucket lighthouse basket in woven bamboo with oak stays, a slender carved oak
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Bamboo, Oak

Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880
Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880

Nantucket lighthouse basket by Davis Hall, 1880

H 4.5 in Dm 10 in
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very Early Nantucket lightship basket, circa 1860, an oval open basket with wide splint staves
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1860s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Wood

Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860

Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860

H 7 in W 10.75 in D 9 in
Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger
By Rowland Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
7 ½” open round Nantucket lightship basket with brass ears , “R Folger Maker Nantucket, Mass” is
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Brass

Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger
Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger

Signed 19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Rowland Folger

H 7 in Dm 7.5 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray
Located in Nantucket, MA
A small Nantucket lightship gathering basket with sturdy wooden ears, and a convex interior
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Oak

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket, Attributed to Geo Washington Ray

H 4 in Dm 4.75 in
Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century nantucket basket, by Mitchy Ray (1877 - 1956), circa 1920s, a large open oval
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane

Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

H 6.13 in W 13.25 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very rare 19th century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George C. Gardner of Nantucket Island
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner

H 13 in Dm 20 in
Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Nantucket Basket, by Mitchy Ray (1877 - 1956), circa 1920s, a large open round basket with
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

H 7 in Dm 12.13 in
Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s
Located in Nantucket, MA
great folk art was born. The ears on this basket are consistent with ones fashioned by James and other
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Wood

Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s
Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s

Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s

H 4.25 in W 10.13 in D 9.25 in
Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (Nantucket: 1867 - 1927), circa 1890, an oval open
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890
Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890

Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890

H 5.5 in W 10.38 in D 7.75 in
Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite rare and hard to find nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, (1828-1906
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Cane, Rattan

Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s
Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s

Davis Hall Nantucket South Shoal Lightship Hand Woven Basket, circa 1870s

H 9.5 in Dm 8 in
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Driftwood

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop

H 6 in W 30.5 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, signed E. Chase, an oil on board folk art
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Other

19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase
19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase

19th Century Painting of Island Lighthouse in Maine, Signed E. Chase

H 13 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
vine are exceptional, as is the amazing Garden of Eden portrayal. The art is well laid out across the
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Linen

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

H 19.63 in W 15.25 in D 1 in

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Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
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Wood, Walnut

Antique Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
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H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket woven purse from during the first few years Reyes was making Nantucket baskets, having a cane weave on ratta...
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1950s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Cane, Pine

Antique Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

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H 6.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
21st Century Almeria Oval Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket Made in Italy
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Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Extremely elegant and versatile, part of the Almeria series. Made with eco-friendly, washable and resistant regenerated leather this oval basket is perfect as a wood holder, in a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Leather

21st Century Almeria Oval Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket Made in Italy
21st Century Almeria Oval Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket Made in Italy

21st Century Almeria Oval Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket Made in Italy

H 11.03 in W 17.72 in D 25.01 in
Rustic Brown Narrow Console Table, Hungary circa 1900
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This narrow console table is both unique and charming, thanks to the gently distressed original brown paint, two drawers and trestle base adding to its rustic country appeal. Note th...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Rustic Brown Narrow Console Table, Hungary circa 1900
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Rustic Brown Narrow Console Table, Hungary circa 1900

H 33 in W 60 in D 13.5 in
French 19th Century Oak Vendange Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Wood, Oak

French 19th Century Oak Vendange Table
French 19th Century Oak Vendange Table

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H 29.25 in W 40 in D 38.88 in
19th Century New England Splint Oak Basket
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Late 19th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Oak

19th Century New England Splint Oak Basket
19th Century New England Splint Oak Basket

19th Century New England Splint Oak Basket

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 14 in
"Can Pau" Adjustable in Height Trestle Table by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Can Pau" is an adjustable in height table, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', supported by a pair of trestles made of steel with an antique nickel finish. Cros...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Crystal, Steel, Nickel

"Can Pau" Adjustable in Height Trestle Table by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
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H 29.5 in W 86.6 in D 43.3 in
Fossilized Whale Vertebrae
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural weathered fossilized Whale Vertebrae. One section / specimen. Possibly sperm whale. Likely 19th century.
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19th Century American Organic Modern Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Bone

Fossilized Whale Vertebrae
Fossilized Whale Vertebrae

Fossilized Whale Vertebrae

H 10 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Lubid Abaca Basket, Natural Abaca 24"

Lubid Abaca Basket, Natural Abaca 24"

H 24 in Dm 24 in
Vintage Wood Pond Yacht with Red Hull
Located in Port Chester, NY
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Wood

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Vintage Wood Pond Yacht with Red Hull

Vintage Wood Pond Yacht with Red Hull

H 37 in W 34.5 in D 6 in
Gorham Coin Silver Pair of Open Salt Cellars from 1850s
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Located in New York, NY
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1850s American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Silver

Gorham Coin Silver Pair of Open Salt Cellars from 1850s
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H 1.6 in Dm 2.5 in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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H 5 in Dm 10.38 in
Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Mahogany, Oak

Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950
Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950

Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950

H 6.25 in Dm 4.5 in
Antique Large Oakwood Model Sailboat Ship Boat on Base Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Antique Large Oakwood Model Sailboat Ship Boat on Base Stand
Antique Large Oakwood Model Sailboat Ship Boat on Base Stand

Antique Large Oakwood Model Sailboat Ship Boat on Base Stand

H 26 in W 35 in D 9.75 in
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19th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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H 4 in W 8.5 in D 3.75 in
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H 4.25 in W 16.5 in L 4.25 in
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

H 9.5 in Dm 7.5 in
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
By William Chase
Located in Incline Village, NV
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s
"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s

"Dewey Boy" Sailor Whirligig, Nantucket, circa 1890s

H 16.75 in W 2 in D 13.5 in
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Label
By Frederick Chadwick
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Label

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H 13 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Oak

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Inlaid Box
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Inlaid Box

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Inlaid Box

H 5 in W 10.5 in D 5.88 in
Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
By Tony Sarg
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Pine

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg
Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg

Small Nantucket Keepsake by Tony Sarg

H 3.25 in W 6.28 in D 3.5 in
Rare, Indian Sacred Cow Folk Art Mask
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Nantucket Folk Art

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Rare, Indian Sacred Cow Folk Art Mask
Rare, Indian Sacred Cow Folk Art Mask

Rare, Indian Sacred Cow Folk Art Mask

H 36 in W 24 in D 10 in
Half Hull Model of a Nantucket Whaleboat by James Walter Folger, circa 1904
By James W. Folger
Located in Nantucket, MA
Half hull model of a Nantucket Whaleboat by James Walter Folger, circa 1904. The boat is carved
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Half Hull Model of a Nantucket Whaleboat by James Walter Folger, circa 1904
Half Hull Model of a Nantucket Whaleboat by James Walter Folger, circa 1904

Half Hull Model of a Nantucket Whaleboat by James Walter Folger, circa 1904

H 15.25 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930
By Samuel Davis Otis
Located in Nantucket, MA
Connecticut. He spent his summers on Nantucket in Sconset at the family home. It was on the Island where Otis
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930
"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930

"the Sailor's Return", Unusual Diorama Made on Nantucket, circa 1930

H 19.5 in W 24 in D 3.5 in
Eldridge Chart of Nantucket Sound – West, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eldridge chart of Nantucket Sound – West, circa 1920, a scarce navigational chart showing the
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Eldridge Chart of Nantucket Sound – West, circa 1920
Eldridge Chart of Nantucket Sound – West, circa 1920

Eldridge Chart of Nantucket Sound – West, circa 1920

H 28.5 in W 22.38 in D 1 in
Mason Atlantic Coast Model Brant Decoy, circa 1920
By Mason Decoy Factory
Located in Nantucket, MA
(Nantucket). The decoy has head akin to the Challenge Grade models with glass eyes, carved nares and mandible
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mason Atlantic Coast Model Brant Decoy, circa 1920
Mason Atlantic Coast Model Brant Decoy, circa 1920

Mason Atlantic Coast Model Brant Decoy, circa 1920

H 9.5 in W 18 in D 7.25 in
Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Tin Biscuit Box, circa 1920s, with a wonderful folk art hand-painted whaling scene on the
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s
Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s

Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s

H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.38 in
Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
a sounding whale, flanked by two blue stars and the legend "Nantucket Island, 1825" on a green
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s
Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s

Miniature Whaling Decorated Sea Chest, circa 1920s

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
6-BOARD CHEST WITH WHIMSICAL GRAIN PAINT DECORATION
Located in York County, PA
6-BOARD CHEST WITH WHIMSICAL GRAIN PAINT DECORATION, ca 1810-1850, FOUND ON NANTUCKET, MA:
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19th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

6-BOARD CHEST WITH WHIMSICAL GRAIN PAINT DECORATION
6-BOARD CHEST WITH WHIMSICAL GRAIN PAINT DECORATION

6-BOARD CHEST WITH WHIMSICAL GRAIN PAINT DECORATION

H 19 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
Carved and Painted Whale Board
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
the Nantucket Historical Association first curator of the Whaling Museum.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Carved and Painted Whale Board
Carved and Painted Whale Board

Carved and Painted Whale Board

H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
Model of the "Estella A"
Located in Norwell, MA
, Colin Gray 1988 Nantucket". Dimensions: 13" L x 5.5" W x 11" H.
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Early 20th Century Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Model of the "Estella A"
Model of the "Estella A"

Model of the "Estella A"

H 11 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Map of Nantucket by Tony Sarg, 1926
By Tony Sarg
Located in Nantucket, MA
Colored pictorial map of Nantucket in the State of Massachusetts, with central image of the Island
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Map of Nantucket by Tony Sarg, 1926
Map of Nantucket by Tony Sarg, 1926

Map of Nantucket by Tony Sarg, 1926

H 22 in W 25 in L 22 in
Nantucket Chart Map
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of two U.S. geological survey topographical chart maps, one of Nantucket, the other Muskeget
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Nantucket Chart Map
Nantucket Chart Map

Nantucket Chart Map

H 35 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
Nantucket Whale Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Primitive wood carving of a whale on a weathered metal rod, possible a Northeastern folk art
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Nantucket Whale Sculpture
Nantucket Whale Sculpture

Nantucket Whale Sculpture

H 16.25 in W 26 in D 6 in
Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three woven Nantucket lightship baskets, more than likely part of a larger nesting set. Attributed
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Nantucket Lightship Baskets

H 10 in Dm 8 in L 10 in
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
Located in Nantucket, MA
The basket has a warm honey patina, made with oak staves and swing handle, the handle has a brass pinned name plate attached to the top. The bottom plate is made out of Pine. Remnant...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

H 14 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket
By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Miniature Nantucket lightship basket, made with oak staves and swing handle, with a maple base
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Reed, Maple, Oak

"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket
"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket

"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket

H 4 in Dm 2.5 in
Antique Nantucket Lightship Covered Market Basket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Attributed to A.D. Williams (1857-1940) of Orange St on Nantucket. Thie basket was made sometime
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Antique Nantucket Lightship Covered Market Basket
Antique Nantucket Lightship Covered Market Basket

Antique Nantucket Lightship Covered Market Basket

H 7.75 in Dm 10.5 in L 7.75 in
Large Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket, 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
This large 13" oval swing basket has an oak swing handle and staves, brass ears, and Maple bottom. Its in great overall condition with a desired dark brown patina. Attributed to Andr...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Large Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket, 19th Century
Large Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket, 19th Century

Large Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket, 19th Century

H 11 in W 13 in L 11 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Located in Nantucket, MA
The basket has a rich honey patina throughout, made with oak staves and a swing handle that's notched and rounded at the ends and attached with brass ears. The mahogany bottom has fo...
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Rattan

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

H 12.5 in Dm 10 in L 12.5 in
Large Nantucket Lightship Basket with Dark Patina, circa 1930
By Ferdinand Sylvaro
Located in Nantucket, MA
12”Open round Nantucket lightship basket with Oak swing handle and Mahogany bottom Attributed to
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Large Nantucket Lightship Basket with Dark Patina, circa 1930
Large Nantucket Lightship Basket with Dark Patina, circa 1930

Large Nantucket Lightship Basket with Dark Patina, circa 1930

H 17 in Dm 12 in
Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mint condition with oak bail style handles, with mahogany base which has incised rings and a brass button. The exterior bottom retains the original paper jelly label and the origin...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label
Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label

Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label

H 4.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro
By Ferdinand Sylvaro
Located in Nantucket, MA
"Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro, Nantucket". Measures: 5 ½”.  
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro

H 6.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Rare Decorative Map of Nantucket Designed Jack Atherton, circa 1937
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jack (Bonney) Atherton. A decorative map of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. LeBaron-Bonney Co
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Rare Decorative Map of Nantucket Designed Jack Atherton, circa 1937
Rare Decorative Map of Nantucket Designed Jack Atherton, circa 1937

Rare Decorative Map of Nantucket Designed Jack Atherton, circa 1937

H 23.75 in W 28.25 in D 1 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro
By Ferdinand Sylvaro
Located in Nantucket, MA
paper label reading "Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro 97 Orange St Nantucket Mass" Ferdinand Sylvaro (1868
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro

H 8.75 in Dm 6.5 in L 8.75 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Capt. James Wyer
By Captain James Wyer
Located in Nantucket, MA
step father to Nantucket poet Mary Starbucks stepfather and was one ofthe original purchasers of the
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Capt. James Wyer
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Capt. James Wyer

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Capt. James Wyer

H 8 in Dm 12 in
Nantucket Lightship Bud Vase Basket by Paul Willer
By Paul Willer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Willer made Nantucket lightship baskets at the House of Orange from the 1970s thru the 1990s. His baskets
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Nantucket Lightship Bud Vase Basket by Paul Willer
Nantucket Lightship Bud Vase Basket by Paul Willer

Nantucket Lightship Bud Vase Basket by Paul Willer

H 8 in Dm 2.5 in
Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong '1881-1952', circa 1925
Located in Nantucket, MA
pantomime.” (The Nantucket Art Colony, 1920-45. An NHA Digital Exhibition. 2007).    
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong '1881-1952', circa 1925
Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong '1881-1952', circa 1925

Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong '1881-1952', circa 1925

H 15 in W 17.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique Nantucket Hand Decorated Folding Double Chair from Steamship or Theater
Located in Nantucket, MA
condition. This is a truly unique piece of folk art, with a charming sense evokes the classic style of
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Nantucket Hand Decorated Folding Double Chair from Steamship or Theater
Antique Nantucket Hand Decorated Folding Double Chair from Steamship or Theater

Antique Nantucket Hand Decorated Folding Double Chair from Steamship or Theater

H 34 in W 37.13 in D 24 in
Small Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Paul Willer
By Paul Willer
Located in Nantucket, MA
The basket is made with oak staves and has a carved oak handle. Made by Paul Willer.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Small Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Paul Willer
Small Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Paul Willer

Small Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Paul Willer

H 5 in Dm 3.5 in L 5 in
Large Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Davis Hall
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made on board the South Shoal Lightship. Constructed with oak staves and swing handle and pine bottom. The carved and notched handle and the two incised circles on the inside bottom ...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Reed, Oak, Pine

Large Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Davis Hall
Large Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Davis Hall

Large Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Davis Hall

H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in L 12.5 in
Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label
By Frederick Chadwick
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mint condition with oak bail style handles, with mahogany base which has incised rings and a brass button. The exterior bottom retains the original paper jelly label and the origin...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Pine

Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label
Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label

Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket with Original Label

H 4.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Early 20th Century Nantucket Basket Attributed to the Coffin School, circa 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique nantucket basket, circa 1910, attributed to the Coffin School on Nantucket, a round open
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 20th Century Nantucket Basket Attributed to the Coffin School, circa 1910
Early 20th Century Nantucket Basket Attributed to the Coffin School, circa 1910

Early 20th Century Nantucket Basket Attributed to the Coffin School, circa 1910

H 3.25 in Dm 5.88 in
19th Century Whaling Panorama, circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
age and quality, and with such strong Folk Art appeal. The painting comes from an old Nantucket
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Whaling Panorama, circa 1890
19th Century Whaling Panorama, circa 1890

19th Century Whaling Panorama, circa 1890

H 24.63 in W 52.25 in D 2 in
18th Century Portrait of a Whaling Captain
Located in Nantucket, MA
the painting most likely from Nantucket - signed F.S. in the lower right. A very rare image - the
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Portrait of a Whaling Captain
18th Century Portrait of a Whaling Captain

18th Century Portrait of a Whaling Captain

H 10.13 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
BOAT MODEL, MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY
Located in York County, PA
BOAT MODEL, MAYBE A WHALER, 3RD OR 4TH QUARTER 19TH CENTURY, FOUND ON NANTUCKET:
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

BOAT MODEL, MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY
BOAT MODEL, MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY

BOAT MODEL, MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY

H 4.5 in W 41 in D 9.5 in
American Toggle Iron Harpoon, circa 1850s
Located in Nantucket, MA
part of many different letters. The initials could be the mark of Samuel B. Folger (Nantucket: 1795
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Steel

American Toggle Iron Harpoon, circa 1850s
American Toggle Iron Harpoon, circa 1850s

American Toggle Iron Harpoon, circa 1850s

H 1.5 in W 32.25 in L 1.5 in
Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1910, a flat carved figure of an American navy sailor
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900
Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900

Folk Art Sailor Boy Whirligig, circa 1900

H 13.5 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Nantucket Black Bellied Plover Decoy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket black bellied plover decoy, circa 1880, an early "Beetle Head" decoy characteristic to
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Nantucket Black Bellied Plover Decoy
19th Century Nantucket Black Bellied Plover Decoy

19th Century Nantucket Black Bellied Plover Decoy

H 5.25 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in
Open, Swing-Handle, Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket
Located in York County, PA
Open, swing-handle, Nantucket Lightship sewing basket, Made by Ferdinant Sylvaro (1868-1952) and
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1920s American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Open, Swing-Handle, Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket
Open, Swing-Handle, Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket

Open, Swing-Handle, Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket

H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pleasant Street on Nantucket, a rustic pine desk top with shallow backsplash atop narrow shelf, over
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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine

18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket
18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket

18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket

H 12.5 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket and one the most prolific basket weavers on Island. He taught the art form to young school teacher
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Oak

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

H 12.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Nantucket Lightship Tote Basket by Paul Willer, circa 1975
By Paul Willer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Orange on Nantucket from the 1970s to the early 1990s. He is no longer making baskets, they are becoming
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Nantucket Lightship Tote Basket by Paul Willer, circa 1975
Nantucket Lightship Tote Basket by Paul Willer, circa 1975

Nantucket Lightship Tote Basket by Paul Willer, circa 1975

H 8 in W 9 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Nantucket Oval Basket by A.D. Williams, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Nantucket Oval Basket attributed to A.D. Williams (Nantucket: 1867 - 1940
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Nantucket Oval Basket by A.D. Williams, circa 1920
Early 20th Century Nantucket Oval Basket by A.D. Williams, circa 1920

Early 20th Century Nantucket Oval Basket by A.D. Williams, circa 1920

H 4.25 in W 9.25 in D 6.5 in
English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695
Located in Nantucket, MA
condition. This needlework is from an old scholarly collection of museum quality samplers on Nantucket
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1690s English Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Linen

English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695
English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695

English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695

H 21.25 in W 8.63 in D 0.5 in
Antique Azorean or Madeiran Improved Toggle Iron Harpoon, Early 20th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
trade in America, especially in New Bedford and Nantucket. The descendants of the 19th Century whalemen
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Antique Azorean or Madeiran Improved Toggle Iron Harpoon, Early 20th Century
Antique Azorean or Madeiran Improved Toggle Iron Harpoon, Early 20th Century

Antique Azorean or Madeiran Improved Toggle Iron Harpoon, Early 20th Century

H 1.75 in W 29 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Nantucket Wood Box
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Great folky trunk
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Nantucket Wood Box
Vintage Nantucket Wood Box

Vintage Nantucket Wood Box

H 14 in W 35.5 in D 15 in
nantucket trunk
Located in Seattle, WA
amazing.... photos by john granen
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Wood

nantucket trunk
nantucket trunk

nantucket trunk

H 16 in W 43 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Antique Goose Weather Vane, Handmade in Nantucket
Located in Plymouth, MA
Great hand forged weather vane from Nantucket of a large goose in flight from a local Duxbury, Ma
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Antique Goose Weather Vane, Handmade in Nantucket
Vintage Antique Goose Weather Vane, Handmade in Nantucket

Vintage Antique Goose Weather Vane, Handmade in Nantucket

H 31.5 in W 37 in D 3.5 in
American Carved Sailing Vessel's Name Board Nautical Folk Art
Located in Palm City, FL
, the relic was discovered on Nantucket's beach by a resident. This person recorded the particulars of
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19th Century American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

American Carved Sailing Vessel's Name Board Nautical Folk Art
American Carved Sailing Vessel's Name Board Nautical Folk Art

American Carved Sailing Vessel's Name Board Nautical Folk Art

H 5.75 in W 48 in D 1 in
Cheerfully Sweet 18th c. Child's Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
A wonderful 18th c. Slat Back Child’s Chair Circa 1740-1760, Massachusetts, most probably Nantucket
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Cheerfully Sweet 18th c. Child's Chair
Cheerfully Sweet 18th c. Child's Chair

Cheerfully Sweet 18th c. Child's Chair

H 31 in D 12 in
Seaman's Chest
Located in Millwood, VA
Nantucket whaler as well as harpoons used around this time period. The blue exterior gives a lovely aged
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19th Century Scottish Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Seaman's Chest
Seaman's Chest

Seaman's Chest

H 17 in W 35 in D 17 in
Wonderful Nest of Nantucket Baskets
Located in Litchfield, CT
Nest of Nantucket Baskets having the earlier form handles.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Nantucket Folk Art

Wonderful Nest of Nantucket Baskets
Wonderful Nest of Nantucket Baskets

Wonderful Nest of Nantucket Baskets

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Antique Nantucket Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique nantucket folk art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cane and natural fibre. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique nantucket folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of antique nantucket folk art bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular. Nancy Chase each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique nantucket folk art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Nantucket Folk Art?

A piece of antique nantucket folk art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1,125 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.

A Close Look at folk-art Furniture

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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In 1995, the artist embellished a found poster of Martin Luther King with visionary markings.

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