
Description
Vintage Oval Nantucket Lightship style basket, featuring a wooden base and finely woven rattan cane.
Nantucket baskets were first crafted by crewmen aboard lightships in the 1800s.
They are unique to Nantucket Island in both style and craftsmanship.
This basket is tight woven wicker in an Oval in shape. Wood bottom. & Opening on sides as handles.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition. No cracks are missing pieces.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.75 in.
Width: 13.5 in.
Depth: 4.5 in.
Category: Baskets
Materials: Wood
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $27.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Stuart, FL
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Nantucket baskets were first crafted by crewmen aboard lightships in the 1800s.
They are unique to Nantucket Island in both style and craftsmanship.
This basket is tight woven wicker in an Oval in shape. Wood bottom. & Opening on sides as handles.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition. No cracks are missing pieces.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.75 in.
Width: 13.5 in.
Depth: 4.5 in.
Category: Baskets
Materials: Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition. No cracks are missing pieces.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Vintage Nantucket Lightship Style Tight Woven Wicker Basket Wood Bottom
Estimate $180-$530
Starting Price
$130
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