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Nantucket Lightship

Nantucket Lightship 612 Scale Model
Nantucket Lightship 612 Scale Model

Nantucket Lightship 612 Scale Model

$5,895

H 24 in W 36 in D 9 in

Nantucket Lightship 612 Scale Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Scale model of the Nantucket lightship. This is the Lightship 612 that is now owned by Bill Golden

Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Charles Ray Nantucket Lightship Basket
Antique Charles Ray Nantucket Lightship Basket

Antique Charles Ray Nantucket Lightship Basket

Located in Sandwich, MA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket with Wide Rim
Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket with Wide Rim

Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket with Wide Rim

Located in Sandwich, MA

Rare form antique Nantucket Lightship Basket with wide rim. Measures a large 14-1/2" diameter and

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

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

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

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

By Rowland Folger

Located in Nantucket, MA

7 ½” open round Nantucket lightship basket with brass ears , “R Folger Maker Nantucket, Mass” is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

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

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

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm #24555
14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm #24555

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm #24555

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm- A beautifully detailed 14K yellow

Category

20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Half Bushel Basket
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Half Bushel Basket

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Half Bushel Basket

Located in Nantucket, MA

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

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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

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

Nantucket lightship basket attributed to Mitchy Ray, 1900-50
Nantucket lightship basket attributed to Mitchy Ray, 1900-50

Nantucket lightship basket attributed to Mitchy Ray, 1900-50

By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1

Located in Kenilworth, IL

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

Category

20th Century American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Nantucket Lightship Baskets & Auction Books
Nantucket Lightship Baskets & Auction Books

Nantucket Lightship Baskets & Auction Books

$155 / set

H 9 in W 6 in D 0.5 in

Nantucket Lightship Baskets & Auction Books

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Lightship Baskets of Nantucket, a continuing craft. Softcover book, stated first edition

Category

Late 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James, circa 1870
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James, circa 1870

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Nantucket Lightship Basket by Capt. Thomas James (1811 - 1885), circa 1870, a round

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer

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

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

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

Rattan, Cane, Wood

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket
Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket

Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket

$3,895

H 30 in W 40 in D 5 in

Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket

Located in Norwell, MA

Museum quality half model of the Lightship Nantucket. This fine model has a carved hull, countless

Category

2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship's Model Nantucket
Ship's Model Nantucket

Ship's Model Nantucket

$3,595

H 23 in W 33 in D 14 in

Ship's Model Nantucket

Located in Norwell, MA

Museum quality model of the Lightship Nantucket, outfitted with countless milled brass fittings

Category

Antique 1830s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Seaman Schepps Nantucket Lightship Gold Cuff Bracelet
Seaman Schepps Nantucket Lightship Gold Cuff Bracelet

Seaman Schepps Nantucket Lightship Gold Cuff Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold wide cuff bracelet, designed by Seaman Schepps, for Nantucket Lightship collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Diana Kim England 18k Nantucket Lightship Basket  Miniature Locket
Diana Kim England 18k Nantucket Lightship Basket  Miniature Locket

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

Diana Kim England Nantucket Lightship Locket in 18k Gold with Ebony and Diamonds
Diana Kim England Nantucket Lightship Locket in 18k Gold with Ebony and Diamonds

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle
Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle

Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle

Unavailable

H 18.5 in Dm 14.25 in

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

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

18K Nantucket Basket Weave Enhancer, Antique Ivory, Diamonds, Diana Kim England
18K Nantucket Basket Weave Enhancer, Antique Ivory, Diamonds, Diana Kim England

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nantucket Basket Weave Solid Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Diana Kim England
Nantucket Basket Weave Solid Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Diana Kim England

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
Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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H 10 in Dm 8 in L 10 in

Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Located in Nantucket, MA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

"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
Shallow Nest of Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Nantucket lightship basket handbag, c. 1950
Nantucket lightship basket handbag, c. 1950

Nantucket lightship basket handbag, c. 1950

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H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in

Nantucket lightship basket handbag, c. 1950

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Nantucket lightship handbag in woven split bamboo with a distinctive carved whale mounted on top of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket by Jose Reyes
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket by Jose Reyes

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
"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket with Dark Patina

"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

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak, Reed

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

By Ferdinand Sylvaro

Located in Nantucket, MA

12”Open round Nantucket lightship basket with Oak swing handle and Mahogany bottom Attributed to

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Vases

Set of Three Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Set of Three Nantucket Lightship 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

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Monumental Nantucket Lightship Basket by Arthur R. Martin Dated 1992
Monumental Nantucket Lightship Basket by Arthur R. Martin Dated 1992

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

Category

1990s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Vintage Nantucket Lightship Rattan Basket by Rev. Warren Bouton of Nantucket
Vintage Nantucket Lightship Rattan Basket by Rev. Warren Bouton of Nantucket

Vintage Nantucket Lightship Rattan Basket by Rev. Warren Bouton of Nantucket

Located in Downingtown, PA

Nantucket Lightship Rattan Basket, By Rev. Warren Bouton of Nantucket, 1984. Vintage covered

Category

Vintage 1980s American Country Nautical Objects

Materials

Wicker

Antique Covered Nantucket Lightship Basket by A.D. Williams
Antique Covered Nantucket Lightship Basket by A.D. Williams

Antique Covered Nantucket Lightship Basket by A.D. Williams

Located in Sandwich, MA

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff Bracelet with Gold & Pearls
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff Bracelet with Gold & Pearls

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

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

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

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Labeled Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer, circa 1950
Labeled Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer, circa 1950

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

Vintage Nantucket Lightship Ship-in-a-bottle, circa 1960's.
Vintage Nantucket Lightship Ship-in-a-bottle, circa 1960's.

Vintage Nantucket Lightship Ship-in-a-bottle, circa 1960's.

Located in Nantucket, MA

A delightful vintage ship-in-a-bottle depicting the Nantucket lightship, circa 1960, with a paper

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

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H 14 in W 13.5 in D 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...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Oak

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

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

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Maple

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

Very rare 19th century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George C. Gardner of Nantucket Island

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

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H 12.5 in Dm 10 in L 12.5 in

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

Located in Nantucket, MA

rings which are typical features of an Andrew Sandsbury made lightship basket. Andrew Jackson Sandsbury

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Oak

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket

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 extend to the bottom plaque, the bottom plaque is heavily turned and is scribed on the i...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Vintage Nantucket Lightship Tote Basket
Vintage Nantucket Lightship Tote Basket

Vintage Nantucket Lightship Tote Basket

Located in Nantucket, MA

The basket has two oak swing handles with oak staves and pine bootom Signed and dated Willer, circa 1982. Made by Paul Willer, born 1930 Measures: 9” x 9” x 5”.  

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

Antique Nantucket Lightship Covered Market Basket

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H 7.75 in Dm 10.5 in L 7.75 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

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

Large Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket, 19th Century

Located in Nantucket, MA

Sandsbury (1830-1902) Sandsbury put in 23 years aboard the South Shoal Lightship, nine of those years as a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Label
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Label

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Label

By Frederick Chadwick

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large oval basket in great condition with a warm honey patina, oak staves and handle with a walnut base. A perfect example of a Chadwick basket showing his rounded handle form that e...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Walnut

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer

Located in Nantucket, MA

bottom with "Nantucket, Mass" written in pencil. There is also remnants of a paper label in the inside

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

By Sherwin P. Boyer 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me or burn me and

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

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

By Paul Willer

Located in Nantucket, MA

The basket is made with oak staves and has a carved oak handle. Made by Paul Willer.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Pine

Labeled Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro, 1935
Labeled Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro, 1935

Labeled Nantucket Lightship Sewing Basket Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro, 1935

By Ferdinand Sylvaro

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nantucket, Mass $2.50" Ferdinand Sylvaro (1868-1952) A house painter by trade, Ferdinand Sylvaro was a

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Baskets

Materials

Oak, Reed

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

Made on board the South Shoal Lightship. Constructed with oak staves and swing handle and pine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed, Oak, Pine

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

By Ferdinand Sylvaro

Located in Nantucket, MA

"Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro, Nantucket". Measures: 5 ½”.  

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

By Ferdinand Sylvaro

Located in Nantucket, MA

paper label reading "Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro 97 Orange St Nantucket Mass" Ferdinand Sylvaro (1868

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

By Captain James Wyer

Located in Nantucket, MA

step father to Nantucket poet Mary Starbucks stepfather and was one ofthe original purchasers of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Early Nantucket Friendship Basket by Jose Formosa Reyes
Early Nantucket Friendship Basket by Jose Formosa Reyes

Early Nantucket Friendship Basket by Jose Formosa Reyes

By Jose Formoso Reyes

Located in Nantucket, MA

Very rare Nantucket lightship friendship basket shoulder purse by Jose Formosa Reyes. This early

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

learned how to make Nantucket lightship baskets as a young boy with his grandfather Charles B. Ray, a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

how to make Nantucket lightship baskets as a young boy with his grandfather Charles B. Ray, a highly

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

inscription "Nantucket Lightship Basket" along with another illegible word and two early prices of $1 and

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Jose Reyes Nantucket Basket, circa Early 1950s
Jose Reyes Nantucket Basket, circa Early 1950s

Jose Reyes Nantucket Basket, circa Early 1950s

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H 6.5 in W 7.75 in L 6.5 in

Jose Reyes Nantucket Basket, circa Early 1950s

By Jose Formoso Reyes

Located in Nantucket, MA

of weaving a Nantucket Lightship Basket. With Mitchy’s encouragement and a few of the molds that he

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

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

Open Round Nantucket Signed Lightship Basket, circa 1950

By Sherwin P. Boyer 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

bottom. Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period

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"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1940
"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1940

"One Egg" Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1940

Located in Nantucket, MA

One egg Nantucket lightship basket in great condition with a rich honey patina. Constructed with

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Nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, 1880
Nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, 1880

Nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, 1880

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Round, open top Nantucket lightship basket in woven bamboo with oak stays, a slender carved oak

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

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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Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Gold and Diamonds
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Gold and Diamonds

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

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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Nantucket Lightship Basket Attributed to C. Mitchy Ray, circa 1940
Nantucket Lightship Basket Attributed to C. Mitchy Ray, circa 1940

Nantucket Lightship Basket Attributed to C. Mitchy Ray, circa 1940

By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

3" Small round Nantucket lightship basket with Oak staves and swing handle. Great condition with a

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Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

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H 12.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in

Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket

By Clinton Mitchell "Mitchy" Ray 1

Located in Nantucket, MA

remains on the exterior bottom; "I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me or burn me

Category

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Nantucket Lightship Model LV-112
Nantucket Lightship Model LV-112

Nantucket Lightship Model LV-112

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Nantucket Lightship Model LV-112

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine model of the US Coast Guard Lightship “Nantucket”. Exceptional Model with carved hardwood Hull

Category

2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Farnum Nantucket lightship basket, 1979
Farnum Nantucket lightship basket, 1979

Farnum Nantucket lightship basket, 1979

Located in Kenilworth, IL

. Signed and dated on the underside: Farnum, 1979 Nantucket, Rhode Island, 1979. Dimensions: 9" W x 7" D

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Walnut

Four Foot Model of Nantucket Lightship
Four Foot Model of Nantucket Lightship

Four Foot Model of Nantucket Lightship

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H 36 in W 51 in D 11 in

Four Foot Model of Nantucket Lightship

Located in Norwell, MA

Four foot model of the Lightship Nantucket. What a great model, with perfectly scaled hardwood hull

Category

1990s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Lightship Basket Serving Tray by Lucille LaRochelle
Nantucket Lightship Basket Serving Tray by Lucille LaRochelle

Nantucket Lightship Basket Serving Tray by Lucille LaRochelle

By Lucille LaRochelle

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nantucket basket serving tray by Lucille LaRochelle with carved cherry side handles highlighted by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cherry, Reed

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Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

By Jose Formoso Reyes

Located in Nantucket, MA

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$5,062 / item

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$9,845

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Vintage Signed Nantucket Basket with Handle

Vintage Signed Nantucket Basket with Handle

Located in Lambertville, NJ

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Hand-Woven Rattan and Reed Basket with Handle and Braided Border

$316Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Miami, FL

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1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair

1970 Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Burnt Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair

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Nantucket Lightship For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nantucket lightship for your home. A nantucket lightship — often made from natural fiber, wood and oak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a nantucket lightship — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A nantucket lightship, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one nantucket lightship 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 Nantucket Lightship?

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