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 just a 4" height giving it an open flare design.
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Very Early Nantucket Lightship Basket, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
An extremely early basket (the very first Nantucket Lightship baskets are thought to have been made around 1850), that remains in extremely good condition.
Cane, Wood
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 stenciled on the interior bottom, circa 1875 Rowland Folger (1803-1883).
Brass
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” ends and brass ears.
Cane, Rattan, 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 the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak.
Brass
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 gold Nantucket basket charm with hinged lid and moveable swing handle.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nantucket Lightship Baskets & Auction Books
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Lightship Baskets of Nantucket, a continuing craft.
Paper
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 open swing-handled basket having cane weave on rattan staves with beveled edges, pine...
Cane, Rattan
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”.
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 bottom with thee concentric lines typical of a George Washington Ray (1814-1891) made b...
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).
Wood, Cane, Rattan
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.
Oak, Paint, Reed
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 woven by hand and formed by lost wax casting, This locket is named after a cottage on...
18k Gold
Rare Tall Lightship Basket with Handle
Located in Litchfield, CT
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...
18K Nantucket Basket Weave Enhancer, Antique Ivory, Diamonds, Diana Kim England
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
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...
Diamond, 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 miniature with exacting detail to a mechanical front closure using a small gold pin.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nantucket Lightship Baskets
Located in Nantucket, MA
Three woven Nantucket lightship baskets, more than likely part of a larger nesting set.
"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.
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 handles.
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”.
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.
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 Ferdinand Sylvaro (1868-1952) c.1930
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 you might need to in your office, kitchen, or bathroom.
Rattan, Oak
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.
Oak, Rattan
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.
Cane, Rattan, Wood
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 rim.
Copper
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 Shoals Lightship.
Cane, 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 pinned name plate attached to the top. The bottom plate is made out of Pine. Remnant...
Rattan, Oak
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, open baskets having cane weave on rattan staves, a carved swing handle with an elo...
Cane, Rattan, Maple
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...
Rattan, Mahogany, Oak
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 (1907-1964).
Oak, Reed
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 the basket to the burl walnut lid plate.
Bamboo, Walnut
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...
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...
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 staves and carved oak handle that is attached with brass ears. The basket bears Boyers s...
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made with oak staves, handle, mahogany base and attached brass ears, in excellent condition. The poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me...
Brass
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.
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...
Rattan, Oak, Walnut
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 ...
Reed, Oak, Pine
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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 paper label reading "Made by Ferdinand Sylvaro 97 Orange St Nantucket Mass" Ferdinand...
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