Product Description
A rare 18kt gold miniature Nantucket basket pendant by Kim England
This 18kt gold Nantucket basket pendant was handmade on Nantucket around 1980 by Kim England. It is signed and numbered 3 of 200, making it one of the earliest pieces in a small production run and a rare find for collectors of Nantucket jewelry.
England first wove a miniature basket in wire, then cast it using the lost wax method, which preserves the woven detail inside and out. The basket is 18kt gold, with the tiny heart and peg in 14kt gold. The handle knobs are turned ivory, and the lid is set with a blue sapphire cabochon. At just 1/2 inch, it carries the full character of a traditional Nantucket lightship basket in miniature.
Features
- Handmade on Nantucket by Kim England, ca. 1980
- 18kt gold basket cast from a hand-woven wire original
- 14kt gold heart and peg
- Blue sapphire cabochon set in the lid
- Signed on the bottom: DKE 18kt 3/200
Specifications
- Material: 18kt gold basket, 14kt gold heart and peg, turned ivory knobs, blue sapphire cabochon
- Artisan / Maker: Kim England
- Method: Lost wax cast from a woven wire original
- Edition: Number 3 of a 200-piece production
- Dimensions: 1/2"
Care Instructions
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, lotions, and chemical jewelry cleaners, and store the pendant on its own to protect the woven detail and the sapphire.
FAQ
Who made this Nantucket basket pendant?
It was handmade on Nantucket around 1980 by Kim England and is signed DKE on the bottom.
How rare is this pendant?
It is numbered 3 of 200, one of the first pieces in a limited production run.
How was the basket made?
The artist wove the basket in wire, then cast it in 18kt gold using the lost wax method to capture the weave inside and out.
A signed, early-numbered Nantucket basket in 18kt gold and sapphire, a small heirloom with deep island roots.
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.