Product Description
A large vintage Nantucket basket with bentwood swing handle
This large vintage Nantucket basket is a 14-inch open basket woven in the traditional island style, with tightly spaced staves, fine cane weaving, and a solid wooden base. A bentwood swing handle arcs over the top, set on pegged ears at each side.
Nantucket baskets trace their roots to the lightship crews of the 1800s, who wove them on long watches offshore. The craft became a symbol of the island and a prized heirloom. This vintage example has the mellow tone that comes with age, a lashed rim, and the sturdy, even weave that marks careful handwork.
Features
- Traditional Nantucket basket construction
- Tight cane weave over wooden staves
- Solid wooden base
- Bentwood swing handle
- Warm, aged vintage patina
Specifications
- Material: Cane, wood staves, wooden base, bentwood handle
- Style: Open Nantucket basket
- Dimensions: 14"
- Condition: Vintage
- Intended use: Display, light storage, collection
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft brush and keep the basket out of direct sun and away from standing moisture. Avoid heavy loads, which can stress the handle and rim.
FAQ
How large is this basket?
It measures about 14 inches across.
Does it have a lid?
No. This is an open basket with a swing handle.
What makes it a Nantucket basket?
It is woven over a solid wooden base with wooden staves and cane, the construction developed by Nantucket lightship basket makers.
A generous vintage Nantucket basket, woven in the island tradition and warm with age.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.