These vintage from the 1990's Nantucket baskets are hand made with native wood base, woven wicker and an white oak handle that is connected with traditional nantucket animal bone. Nantucket baskets are expensive due to a combination of factors: the time and skill involved in their creation, the high-quality materials used, and their status as a collectible and a work of art. The process is labor-intensive, requiring precise weaving techniques and hand-turning of wooden components. The baskets are also known for their durability and heirloom quality, further contributing to their value.

Basket #1: The large Nantucket Market basket with swing carved handle is linen lined with pockets wooden bottom.This extra large and spacious Nantucket style basket is beautifully crafted featuring a single swing handle, it is fully lined in linen (color matching) with 2 useful pockets.

Basket #2 The 12" diameter Nantucket Drawstring Basket is woven with natural wicker and fully lined, with a handle. The lining has pockets all around the and a drawstring cover to seal in the contents.


Condition:
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The large market basket is clean but has faded stains. The bottom has a few scuffs but is intact and unbroken, the handles are in good working condition and the pockets are intact. The exterior wicker is in good shape except on one side of the rim, where there a a few wicker breaks pictured. Still a structurally sound, usable basket.

The smaller exterior is in good shape except for a few wicker breaks pictured on the rim and the interior/cloth is clean but with minor age stains, no holes or tears. Pockets intact and handles in good working order.

Dimensions:
Height: 8 in.
Width: 16 in.
Depth: 8 in.

Category: Baskets
Origin: United States
Materials: Linen, Oak, Rattan, Wicker
Creator: Styled After: Native American Art

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Location: This item ships from Newberg, OR

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Some Imperfections; The large market basket is clean but has faded stains. The bottom has a few scuffs but is intact and unbroken, the handles are in good working condition and the pockets are intact. The exterior wicker is in good shape except on one side of the rim, where there a a few wicker breaks pictured. Still a structurally sound, usable basket.

The smaller exterior is in good shape except for a few wicker breaks pictured on the rim and the interior/cloth is clean but with minor age stains, no holes or tears. Pockets intact and handles in good working order.