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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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

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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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Copper

19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Nest of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets, circa 1880, a graduated set of three round
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Maple, Rattan

Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, attributed to Captain Thomas
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Oak

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Lightship Basket jewelry is a tradition in New England. This cuff follows the tradition
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Bangle with Silver, Gold & Sapphires
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Lightship Basket jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade bangle celebrates
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2010s North American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Choker with Blue Spinel & Zircon Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Lightship Basket jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade choker necklace
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Zircon, 10k Gold, 22k Gold

Glenaan Elliott Robbins Nantucket Lightship Basket Vintage Pendant YellowGold18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: The Golden Basket Designer: Glenaan Elliott Robbins Design: Nantucket Lightship Basket Era
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great basket in excellent condition made by Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964). Made with oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
With a dark rich patina. Made with oak staves, handle and a mahogany base. In excellent condition. Attributed to Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964). Measures: 6”.    
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
-1964). Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood, Cane, Rattan

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff Bracelet with Gold & Pearls
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category

2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 22k Gold

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category

2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lightship basket are a native practice to Nantucket a island. This dying art has been passed down
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2010s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry

Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket
Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket
H 9 in W 5.5 in D 8 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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

Nantucket Large Harvest Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
how to make Nantucket lightship baskets as a young boy with his grandfather Charles B. Ray, a highly
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
, and learned the craft. Within a few years Jose adapted the traditional Lightship basket form to a
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Pine

Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
learned how to make Nantucket lightship baskets as a young boy with his grandfather Charles B. Ray, a
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane

Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
adapted the traditional Lightship basket form to a purse by adding a lid and a swing handle, launching the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Original Glennan 1984 Signed 14K Gold Nantucket Basket Pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
In 1977, Glennan Robbins designed the first gold Nantucket lightship basket. A delicate sailboat is
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20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Within a few years Jose adapted the traditional Lightship basket form to a purse by adding a lid and a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Pine

Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
at that time, and learned the craft. Within a few years Jose adapted the traditional Lightship basket
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Pine

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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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
his craft from William Appleton, a renowned basket maker who served aboard the South Shoals Lightship
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle
Located in Litchfield, CT
, ratan, mahogany bottom This rare tall or imposing size Nantucket Lightship Basket with a carved handle
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20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

Diana Kim England 18k Nantucket Lightship Basket Miniature Locket
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
Lockets in traditional and contemporary shapes of the Nantucket Lightship Basket are originals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18K Nantucket Basket Weave Enhancer, Antique Ivory, Diamonds, Diana Kim England
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
antique piano key ivory is adapted from the wooden version of a Nantucket Lightship basket. Hardwoods
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Susan Lister Locke Nantucket "Anti-Basket" Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
. The tradition of the lightship basket remains a symbol of the island and its history. Diverging from
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Diana Kim England Nantucket Lightship Locket in 18k Gold with Ebony and Diamonds
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
Nantucket Lightship Basket miniature locket named "Ivy North" in 18k is shown here as the art of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Nantucket Basket Weave Solid Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Diana Kim England
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
being known to weave baskets that were once woven aboard Nantucket lightships. The tradition continues
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Nantucket Lightship Baskets
H 10 in Dm 8 in L 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
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed, Maple, Oak

Shallow Nest of Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nest of four shallow round Nantucket lightship baskets with mahogany bases and carved oak bail
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Set of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming set of three Nantucket Lightship baskets of graduated sizes perfect for storing anything
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Located in Nantucket, MA
rings which are typical features of an Andrew Sandsbury made lightship basket. Andrew Jackson Sandsbury
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Rattan

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
H 12.5 in Dm 10 in L 12.5 in
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket by Jose Reyes
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Open oval Nantucket Lightship Basket woven without a mold. Measure: 9 ½”. Having a oak swing handle
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed, Oak, Pine

"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket with Dark Patina
Located in Nantucket, MA
One Egg Nantucket Lightship Basket in great condition with a very deep dark patina. Constructed
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak, Reed

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 Decorative Baskets

Large Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Davis Hall
Located in Nantucket, MA
trademarks of Hall's basket. Hall is considered one of the finest makers of lightship baskets in the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed, Oak, Pine

Monumental Nantucket Lightship Basket by Arthur R. Martin Dated 1992
Located in Peabody, MA
Unusually large Nantucket lightship basket with hand carved oak handle and base made by Arthur R
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1990s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Oak

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
Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
H 14 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Nest of Nine Nantucket Lightship Baskets
By Bill and Judy Sayle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic nest of nine baskets by highly collected contemporary Nantucket artists Bill and Judy Sayle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bone, Mahogany, Oak, Rattan

Nest of Nine Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Nest of Nine Nantucket Lightship Baskets
H 14.75 in Dm 14 in L 14.75 in
Labeled Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer, circa 1950
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Exceptional Nantucket Lightship basket in excellent condition made by Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman More Folk Art

Materials

Oak, Reed

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great basket in excellent condition made by Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964). Made with oak
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare constructed 19th century basket with cane staves and oak ears that are finely shaped and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro
By Ferdinand Sylvaro
Located in Nantucket, MA
Open round basket with oak staves, handle and walnut bottom. Pristine condition with original
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Label by Ferdinand Sylvaro
By Ferdinand Sylvaro
Located in Nantucket, MA
With oak staves, handle and sycamore bottom. Pristine condition with original paper label reading "Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro, Nantucket". Measures: 5 ½”.  
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Capt. James Wyer
By Captain James Wyer
Located in Nantucket, MA
12" carved oak swing handle and rare “clothespin” style oak ears witch are notched. The base is stamped “Jas. Wyer”. Made by Captain James Wyer (1816-1899). Wyer was a retired Whal...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Lightship Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lightship basket you’re looking for. Frequently made of natural fiber, wood and oak, every lightship basket was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the lightship basket you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lightship basket bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one lightship basket that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ferdinand Sylvaro, Paul Willer and Sherwin P. Boyer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lightship Basket?

Prices for a lightship basket start at $375 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,500.