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.
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
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.
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition. No cracks are missing pieces.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
10.75 x 13.5 x 4.5 in
Vintage Nantucket Lightship Style Tight Woven Wicker Basket Wood Bottom
Estimate $160-$530
Current Price (1 bid)
$80
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The Late Summer Salon
Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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