{"product_id":"panier-de-bateau-phare-de-nantucket","title":"Nantucket-style woven basket with carved ivory medallion","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperb Nantucket-inspired woven basket, adorned with a \u003cstrong\u003ecarved ivory medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of the famous artisanal baskets made by the sailors of the Nantucket lightships in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and special features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved ivory medallion present (slightly chipped on one piece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory clasp and leather strap missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong leather strap slightly damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery decorative, ideal for a Cape Cod or Nantucket style interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe history of Nantucket baskets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNantucket baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e originated aboard lightships that dotted the shallow waters and reefs of the American East Coast, where permanent lighthouses could not be built. During their long periods of isolation at sea, sailors developed this meticulous craft, giving rise to a tradition that today makes the island famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy and practical, these woven baskets were used in shops, workshops, and homes on the island. With Nantucket's transition from a whaling economy to a tourist economy in the 1860s, they became \u003cstrong\u003eprized collectibles\u003c\/strong\u003e and iconic souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn authentic decorative piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this basket is inspired by traditional Nantucket baskets, it does not possess all their typical characteristics (wooden base, rigid handle, wooden slat frame). Nevertheless, it remains a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality decorative antique piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for bringing the elegance of Cape Cod villas into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Antiquités Bolduc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62626529411443,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/0505\/9955\/files\/20251209_0617-scaled.jpg?v=1775244986","url":"https:\/\/www.lesantiquitesbolduc.com\/en\/products\/panier-de-bateau-phare-de-nantucket","provider":"Les Antiquités Bolduc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}