Nantucket Baskets

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Bill Rowe 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm- This exquisite 14K yellow gold Nantucket basket charm, designed by Bill Rowe, captures the essence of New England craftsmanship in ...

He originally made his baskets as personal gifts, but later sold them through Wayne Pratt Antiques on Nantucket.

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Ring Charming and unique, this 14K yellow gold ring features a beautifully detailed basket design that adds a touch of whimsy and elegance to your l...

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Ring Charming and unique, this 14K yellow gold ring features a beautifully detailed basket design that adds a touch of whimsy and elegance to your l...

Sterling silver Nantucket Basket pendant with lucky penny. A beautifully detailed basket with a lucky penny inside.

Very early vintage Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes (1902 - 1980), Nantucket, circa 1950, an oval covered basket in the form of a woman's purse with cane staves and weave, shape...

A large 14 karat yellow gold whale nantucket basket charm / pendant. An oval, rope basket motif with an articulated lid that snaps in place and an etched whale motif on top, as well ...

Antique nantucket basket, circa 1910, attributed to the Coffin School on Nantucket, a round open basket with cane weave on sturdy wooden staves, the slightly convex hardwood bottom p...

Crafted by the originator of the lidded Nantucket purse style basket, Jose Formoso Reyes.

Nantucket 14k yellow gold basket pendant whaling ship and light house and coin inside. 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k Hallmark: Nantucket lighthouse basket 11.7 grams Top to bott...

Rare large round form with sizable unembellished ebony top with great deep black color. Handle affixed to rattan-woven body by boldly turned knobs, with carved eye and turned peg for...

Designer: American Scrimshow Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 29mm long Weight: 6.4 grams

This vintage Nantucket basket is hand made with native wood base, woven wicker body, pin accented rim and the handle is connected with traditional nantucket animal bone.

Nantucket Basket Tea Lights by Nick Blazensky with removable glass insert and sized perfectly for a small disposable tea light.

By Nap Plank of Nantucket, one of the top Nantucket Basket artists working contemporarily on the island.

Large Nantucket basket woven around a galvanized steel insert, featuring flattened and double-lashed walnut rim, wide walnut staves, and substantial walnut base.

A carved bone walking stick in the form of a nantucket style basket which is mounted to an ebonized wood shaft and brass nub to base.

Made with oak staves and carved oak handle that is attached with brass ears. The basket bears Boyers stamp on the bottom. Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket ...

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

Williams (1857-1940) of Orange St on Nantucket. Thie basket was made sometime circa 1920-1930 and was used as a market basket.

Made with oak staves and carved oak handle that is attached with brass ears. The basket bears Boyers stamp on the bottom with "Nantucket, Mass" written in pencil.

(Biography adapted from The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum).

(Biography adapted from The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum).

Unusually large Nantucket lightship basket with hand carved oak handle and base made by Arthur R.

Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period, starting in the late 1940s and working up until his death in 1964.

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

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

Rare antique covered Nantucket Lightship basket by A.D. Williams (1867-1927) circa 1900.

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

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 ...

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

Exceptional Nantucket Lightship basket in excellent condition made by Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964).

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

Three woven Nantucket lightship baskets, more than likely part of a larger nesting set.

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...

A beautifully woven early 20th century American splint oak basket with warm honeyed tones and a tightly constructed handwoven form. Its restrained simplicity and honest craftsmanship...

Late 19th century woven double shape basket, American. Superbly made. Note the exceptional woven design around the handle drops. 3.25" h. to basket top rim. 5.5" dia., 5" h. over han...

A beautiful large American stave woven splint basket from the 19th century, with a double rolled rim and a single swinging bentwood handle, attributed to G.W. Adams Gathering bask...

Large Handwoven English Wicker Basket C.1950 In excellent condition commensurate with age.

Extra large vintage woven wicker country farmhouse basket featuring an oval shape with boat shaped top edge, green diamond motif on the sides, pink and green twisted trim, and a bent...

Bottom is Double Layered as Shown. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 16 Diameter; 2 1/2 H

Vintage handmade wicker market basket with handles.

Antique folk art basket from northern Sweden made during the mid 19th century, around 1840. The basket is made by hand in pine and has the original paint as well as the original deta...

French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...

A calming reflection of the lakeside skies with pleasing color choices and textural details all created meticulously by expert artisans is what Mari Throw is all about. Modern harmon...

Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...

A fine period Art Deco Era display cabinet or bookcase from England, circa 1930s, featuring a beautiful veneer surround of burr walnut, with a paneled glass door and working lock and...

Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...

Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena creden...

Sourced in Provence, France, this early 19th-century French oak dining table is crafted in the Louis XIII style, reflecting the enduring influence of 17th-century French design on pr...

This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...

This is an antique display bookcase. An English, mahogany glazed two-door book cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A pleasing example of period craftsmanship,...

A wonderful pair of Muller Freres art glass and nickel-plated wrought iron cachepots. Dating to the Art Deco period. In the style of Edgar Brandt or Louis Majorelle with blown ...

A mid-20th-century English open-mouth, stocky, low-slung frame makes up this distinctive vintage garden sculpture of a hippopotamus, finished with a coarse stone texture and a natura...

Striped wave sofa c. 1960 newly reupholstered in Dedar Milano Belmondo #12 fabric.