Nantucket Baskets

A beautifully crafted Nantucket basket with handle, signed on the underside Susan Chase Ottison.

Antique Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (Nantucket: 1867 - 1927), circa 1890, an oval open Nantucket basket with cane weave on oak staves, with his distinctive carved swing handle ...

He originally made his baskets as personal gifts, but later sold them through Wayne Pratt Antiques on Nantucket.

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Open Nantucket Basket Pendant Expertly crafted in 14k yellow gold, this detailed Nantucket basket pendant makes a timeless statement with its intricate ...

A classic vintage Nantucket berry basket with a turned hardwood base, scored with double incised circles.

Year: 1960s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.5 grams Side Stone Details: Turquoise, Natural, 3.00ct total weight. Band Widt...

He met Mitchy Ray, the last person on island still making Nantucket baskets at that time, and learned the craft.

A wonderful and quite rare and hard to find nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, (1828-1906).

Antique and extremely rare Nantucket "double lollipop" basket, circa 1900, a shallow oval swing handled basket with carved wooden staves, handle and bottom plate, and cane weave.

Measures: 5-1/4 in H x 9 in L x 6-1/4 in W A local adaptation of a Nantucket basket first designed by Gladys Ellis (Mattapoisett: 1917 – 2011).

Vintage Nantucket Purse by Barbara Grey, circa 1995, a covered oval Nantucket basket, with cane weave on rattan staves, braided leather shoulder strap, turned bone peg, and having a ...

Measures: 11 3/4 in H x 9 in L x 4-3/4 in W A local adaptation of a Nantucket basket first designed by Gladys Ellis (Mattapoisett: 1917 – 2011).

10 ½” Open round Nantucket lightship basket with carved wooden oak ears with oak staves, handle and rim.

This Vintage Nantucket rattan basket bag with seashells is a unique and charming variation of the classic Nantucket basket, combining the traditional craftsmanship of woven rattan wi...

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm- A beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold Nantucket basket charm with hinged lid and moveable swing handle.

Charming Handwoven Nantucket Style Basket

Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket, attributed to Charles Ray (1798-1884) circa 1870.

19th Century Nantucket Lightship "Peck" or Half Bushel Basket, attributed to Captain Henry F.

Rare form antique Nantucket Lightship Basket with wide rim. Measures a large 14-1/2" diameter and just a 4" height giving it an open flare design.

An extremely early basket (the very first Nantucket Lightship baskets are thought to have been made around 1850), that remains in extremely good condition.

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”.    

Large vintage Nantucket lightship basket with heavy rattan rim and stays.

7 ½” open round Nantucket lightship basket with brass ears , “R Folger Maker Nantucket, Mass” is stenciled on the interior bottom, circa 1875 Rowland Folger (1803-1883).

A small Nantucket lightship gathering basket with sturdy wooden ears, and a convex interior bottom with thee concentric lines typical of a George Washington Ray (1814-1891) made b...

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James (1811 - 1885), circa 1870, a round open swing-handled basket having cane weave on rattan staves with beveled edges, pine...

Embrace timeless summer charm with this exquisite vintage woven rattan bag, beautifully crafted in the beloved Nantucket basket style. Its classic oval silhouette features a meticulo...

Well made... Style of a Nantucket Basket with sperm whale on bone. Vineyard Vines, logo.

Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold oval white agate Lightship earrings The Lightship collection was inspired by the Nantucket basket. The gold is woven in the same way used to create the...

The Lightship collection was inspired by the Nantucket basket. The gold is woven in the same way used to create the basket, allowing light in and creating texture.

The Lightship Baskets of Nantucket, a continuing craft. Softcover book, stated first edition, published in 1994 by Nantucket Historical Association.

This vintage Nantucket rattan basket bucket bag is a handcrafted accessory that combines the elegance of Nantucket's artisanal tradition with a functional, stylish design.

Nest of three Nantucket lightship baskets, the swing handles, staves and the ears ( which attach the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak.

9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint.

Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle ending in carved round “lollipop” ends and brass ears.

Ebony Weave Nantucket Basket Quarterboard Bracelet™ with Sterling Silver Quarterboard and endcaps.

Hand woven Ebony Nantucket Basket Bracelet™ with Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Quarterboard and endcaps.

Hand woven Nantucket Basket Quarterboard Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold, with Whale Ivory endcaps.

A well-known texture known as a Nantucket Basket Weave is presented here in a substantial woven textured Hinged Bangle in 14k Gold.

The casting process known as lost wax casting is an ancient process. Nantucket has a history of being known to weave baskets that were once woven aboard Nantucket lightships.

The use of antique piano key ivory is adapted from the wooden version of a Nantucket Lightship basket. Hardwoods, (and years ago, ivory from whales and elephants) were used as center...

Probably Attributed to William D. Appleton Nantucket, Massachusetts, early 20th c. Hickory or ash, ratan, mahogany bottom This rare tall or imposing size Nantucket Lightship Baske...

Lockets in traditional and contemporary shapes of the Nantucket Lightship Basket are originals woven by hand and formed by lost wax casting, This locket is named after a cottage on...

Prior to Nantucket's illustrious Whaling Era, island natives wove baskets for the necessities of daily life.

Nantucket artist Reggie Levine, evolved from his figurative work in the 40's-50's to abstract in the 1960's and later to found object art. Interestingly I see his interest in found...

Following the painting of Davis' Lilacs and Basket, featured on the poster for The Cahoon Museum of American Art 1992 exhibition entitled, "The Flowers of New England", he began the ...

Nantucket Lightship Basket miniature locket named "Ivy North" in 18k is shown here as the art of miniature with exacting detail to a mechanical front closure using a small gold pin.

Rare antique covered round swing handled Nantucket basket attributed to Charles B Ray circa 1880.

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm A tisket, a tasket! This lovely 3D charm features a miniature Nantucket basket beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm A tisket, a tasket! This lovely 3D charm features a beautifully detailed Nantucket basket complete with lucky penny when its hin...

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature Nantucket basket beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Earrings- Nantucket baskets are a symbol of Nantucket and the unique history of the island.

14 Karat White Gold Nantucket Basket Charm- Bring back those those sunny days at the shore!

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Adorable basket charm made form 14K yellow gold!

14K yellow gold Nantucket basket charm or pendant. Opens to reveal a miniature penny still inside.

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket basket, circa 1950, a diminutive free-woven basket (without using a mold), with hexagonal creel-shaped pine bottom and top plates, cane ...

A 14 karat yellow gold Nantucket basket charm. A textured basket design with an articulated lid and an oval plaque on top depicting a ship, as well as a folding handle and designer e...

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bill Rowe Nantucket Basket Charm- Bring back those idyllic days on the lovely island of Nantucket!