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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
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
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
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
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
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold
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, Maple, Rattan
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
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Bangle with Silver, Gold & Sapphires
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Lightship Basket jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade bangle celebrates
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
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
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Choker with Blue Spinel & Zircon Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Lightship Basket jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade choker necklace
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Zircon, 10k Gold, 22k Gold
Glenaan Elliott Robbins Nantucket Lightship Basket Vintage Pendant YellowGold18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: The Golden Basket
Designer: Glenaan Elliott Robbins
Design: Nantucket Lightship Basket
Era
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, circa 1870s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket from the South Shoals Lightship, attributed to Captain Thomas
Category
Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 4.25 in W 10.13 in D 9.25 in
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
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
-1964).
Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket
makers in the “purse
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Oak
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Choker with Gold & Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade choker necklace
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
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
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Paris & Lily Nantucket Lightship Basket Cuff with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nantucket Basket Lightship jewelry is a tradition in New England. This handmade cuff celebrates the
Category
2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
Original Glennan 1984 Signed 14K Gold Nantucket Basket Pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
In 1977, Glennan Robbins designed the first gold Nantucket lightship basket. A delicate sailboat is
Category
20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paris & Lily, Handmade, 18k Gold, Pave Diamond and Natural Rattan Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
and natural Nantucket lightship basket hoop earrings. The studs measure 10mm square and the hoops are
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
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
Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (1867 - 1927), circa 1890
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Basket by A.D. Williams (Nantucket: 1867 - 1927), circa 1890, an oval open
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Oak
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
the first few years Reyes was making Nantucket baskets, having a cane weave on rattan staves, with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Pine
Nantucket Round Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
woven purse from during the first few years Reyes was making Nantucket baskets, having a cane weave on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Pine
Nantucket Cocktail Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
woven purse made during the first few years Reyes was making Nantucket baskets, having a cane weave on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Pine
Vintage Jose Reyes Nantucket Purse with Rosewood Top, circa 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
basket is signed on the bottom with engraved outline of the island and inscribed "Made In Nantucket, Jose
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Cane
Lightship 2 Qt. Ice Bucket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lightship basket are a native practice to Nantucket a island. This dying art has been passed down
Category
2010s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry
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
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
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
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
Susan Lister Locke Nantucket "Anti-Basket" Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Prior to Nantucket's illustrious Whaling Era, island natives wove baskets for the necessities of
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rattan, 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
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan, Oak
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
Mahogany, Oak, Rattan
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
Nest of Nine Nantucket Lightship Baskets
By Bill and Judy Sayle
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic nest of nine baskets by highly collected contemporary Nantucket artists Bill and Judy Sayle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bone, Mahogany, Oak, Rattan
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket by Sherwin Boyer
Located in Nantucket, MA
base.
Sherwin Boyer was one of the first generation of Nantucket basket makers in the “purse” period
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Walnut
Large Shallow Round Nantucket Lightship Basket Made by Davis Hall
Located in Nantucket, MA
trademarks of Hall's basket. Hall is considered one of the finest makers of lightship baskets in the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed, Oak, Pine
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Nantucket Lightship Baskets For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of nantucket lightship baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, wood and oak, all nantucket lightship baskets available were constructed with great care. Nantucket lightship baskets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Nantucket lightship baskets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs. Nantucket lightship baskets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ferdinand Sylvaro, Paul Willer and Sherwin P. Boyer are consistently popular.
How Much are Nantucket Lightship Baskets?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $35,000 highest priced.
Questions About Nantucket Lightship Baskets
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