Nantucket Purses

Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s.

Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket diminutive round woven purse from during the first few years Reyes was making Nantucket baskets, havin...

Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket diminutive oval woven purse made during the first few years Reyes was making Nantucket baskets, hav...

Reyes baskets are of course the most sought after of all the Nantucket purses (he invented the form in the late 1940s).

Nantucket Basket with Half Hull Model of a Sloop on Lid, by Harry Hilbert, 1995, a Nantucket purse having a solid mahogany hinged top surmounted with a finely carved and laminated ha...

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...

One of the originals from the 1970's crafted from the traditional material of antique bone, this lovely example features a wood-reinforced bent bone handle, a wooden top with antique...

By Nap Plank of Nantucket, one of the top Nantucket Basket artists working contemporarily on the island. This dainty basket features a burl maple overlaid carved and bent oak swing ...

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...

This is an original, signed vintage Nantucket Lighthouse Basket, made in 1972 on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, by Reis. Carved scrimshaw-style white whale on a wooden background o...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket woven purse from during the first few years Reyes was making Nantucket baskets, having a cane weave on ratta...

Reyes baskets are of course the most sought after of all the Nantucket purses (he invented the form in the late 1940s).

A Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Purse with Shells is a beautiful blend of coastal charm and artisan craftsmanship.

Beautiful tight weaved Nantucket basket with bone embellishments. This basket has never been used and is therefore in as new condition. There is decorative wood oblongs on top and in...

Reyes remains highly revered and collected as a great innovator and the inventor of the Nantucket Purse. Charlie Sayle was a Nantucket fisherman and folk artist whom Reyes approac...

Nantucket style woven wicker basket handbag The iconic summer handbag is adorned with a sea shell mounted on the oval wood plaque lid cover Carried with a bent wood swivel handle ...

This wonderfully detailed Nantucket style hand-weaved wicker basket shoulder bag makes for perfect summer weekend getaways. Nails used are a combination of wooden and metal ha...

A Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bucket Bag is an elegant and timeless accessory that combines the natural beauty of rattan weaving with a functional, yet chic design. Known for its...

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...

Nantucket style woven wicker resin whale handbag c 1980s The iconic oval shaped basket handbag is adorned with a carved resin whale figure mounted on an oval wood plaque Carried wit...

Nantucket style oval wicker basket shoulder bag ca 1970s The classic wicker handbag is adorned with a pair of ivory color resin scallop shells on the oval wood plaque lid cover Susp...

Nantucket style woven wicker rattan shoulder bag with needlepoint lid cover c 1980s The charming light-weight woven wicker basket style shoulder bag is designed with a needlepoint li...

Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964) 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.

Measures: 2-1/2 in H x 3 in Diameter With handle up:4-1/2 in H Sherwin Porter Boyer (1907-1964) was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period, ...

A signed 1980 Nantucket bag.

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Wonderful seashell motif Nantucket handbasket. Very high level of quality and construction are clearly displayed in this made to order example. Basket is made to be carried over the ...

Susan Chase Ottison very large oval swing handled Nantucket basket adorned with a carved bone female whale (cow) and two calves. Signed and dated on bottom "Susan Chase Ottison 1998 ...

Nantucket basket bag with intricate scrimshaw scenic coastal design carved into bone. Fully lined, kept in pristine condition.

Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer in France circa 1940 Inside a serving set of 4 plastic dishes, mugs and cutlery, and a ch...

A wonderful and quite rare and hard to find nantucket lightship basket by Davis Hall, (1828-1906). Hall's baskets are prized by collectors of lightship baskets worldwide. This basket...

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...

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”.    

Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle ending in carved round “lollipop” ends and brass ears. Remnants of the original paper label remains on the bottom. Made...

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...

Vintage hand crafted raffia straw basket tote bag with leather handles. Great to use at the beach, Ibiza Spain and St Tropez France stylish French Moroccan beach basket. Or to shop a...

Wonderful handcrafted rice basket with wonderful details. Beautiful decorative handwork which can be used for storage. Originally used to carry rice or other grains.

Inspired by the enduring tradition of Nantucket basketry, this vintage woven rattan basket combines timeless craftsmanship with understated elegance. Its generous oval form is meticu...

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...

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. The...

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. Two small finger size handles add t...