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Nantucket Lightship

Nantucket Lightship 612 Scale Model
Nantucket Lightship 612 Scale Model

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

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

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

Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Wood

14K Yellow Gold Enamel Boat Nantucket Lightship Woven Basket Charm/Pendant
14K Yellow Gold Enamel Boat Nantucket Lightship Woven Basket Charm/Pendant

14K Yellow Gold Enamel Boat Nantucket Lightship Woven Basket Charm/Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Faithfully designed in the traditional style of a classic Nantucket lightship basket, featuring intricate woven lattice wirework, a movable articulated swing handle, and a hinged lid...

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Nantucket Lightship Baskets & Auction Books

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Lightship Baskets of Nantucket, a continuing craft.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

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

Wood, Cane, Rattan

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

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 milled brass fittings, built up cabins, etc.

Category

2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship's Model Nantucket
Ship's Model Nantucket

Ship's Model Nantucket

Located in Norwell, MA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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. Bracelet will fit approx. 6" wrist, size S and 25mm wide.

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 woven by hand and formed by lost wax casting, This locket is named after a cottage on...

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 miniature with exacting detail to a mechanical front closure using a small gold pin.

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

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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

Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Located in Nantucket, MA

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

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 handles.

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 Chicago, 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.

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”.

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.

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 Ferdinand Sylvaro (1868-1952) c.1930

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

The basket has a glass liner with a elongated swing handle and has a nice rich honey patina. Paul Willer made Nantucket lightship baskets at the House of Orange from the 1970s thru t...

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 you might need to in your office, kitchen, or bathroom.

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Oak

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 stenciled on the interior bottom, circa 1875 Rowland Folger (1803-1883).

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 rim.

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 gold Nantucket basket charm with hinged lid and moveable swing handle.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

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 bottom with thee concentric lines typical of a George Washington Ray (1814-1891) made b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Oak

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 the handle to the basket) are all carved from oak.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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 Shoals Lightship.

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 (1907-1964).

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 on carved wood hull painted in the Classic red with station name NANTUCKET on both s...

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, open baskets having cane weave on rattan staves, a carved swing handle with an elo...

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 (1809 - 1889), an oversized round open basket handcrafted with a fat rattan weave on...

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

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Oak

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

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

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

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 circa 1920-1930 and was used as a market basket. The woven lid is secured with a b...

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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

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...

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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

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

He spent his early life as a whaleman and then later commanded various packet ships sailing between Nantucket and seaports as far south as Baltimore. Upon retiring he signed aboard t...

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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

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

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

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...

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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

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

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

Ferdinand Sylvaro owned molds that belonged to Davis Hall, a famous basket maker of the late 1800s who was a lightship keeper of the New South Shoal.

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 bottom. The carved and notched handle and the two incised circles on the inside bottom ...

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

With oak staves, handle and sycamore bottom. Pristine condition with original paper label reading "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

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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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

12" carved oak swing handle and rare “clothespin” style oak ears witch are notched. The base is stamped “Jas. Wyer”. Made by Captain James Wyer (1816-1899). Wyer was a retired Whal...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

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.

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

(Biography adapted from The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum).

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

(Biography adapted from The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum).

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

A paper label on the bottom bears the pencil inscription "Nantucket Lightship Basket" along with another illegible word and two early prices of $1 and perhaps 60 cents.

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

A picture in Life magazine of a basket with a cloth top gave him the idea to apply his weaving training learned in the Philippines to a possible money making venture on Nantucket. ...

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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

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

"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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

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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.