Circa 80's FARMUM Nantucket Lightship Basket Handbag
Signed Farnum for Lilly on the Bottom

Lovely Plaque of Two Sailing Ships and a Lighthouse

Ivoryite, synthetic ivory, was used for the Closure, the sides of the handles, and the plaque. Ivoryrite was created to substitute for ivory to eliminate the needless hard to animals.

Some History of the Nantucket Basket and the Farnum Company - Over the last 40 years the Nantucket Lighthouse Basket used as a handbag has become more popular and today you will see these unique baskets being carried all over the world, a SYMBOL OF NANTUCKET ISLAND. Farnum is a true authentic replica of the original lightship basket, most popularly known as the "Nantucket Basket". The founder of Farnum was Albert Farnum Cleaveland and he ran his family-owned business from Florida well into his 80's. In 2000 when he died his sons proudly carried on their father's legacy and moved to New England in 2000.

**This Lovely Farnum Nantucket Basket Handbag has a Carved Ivoryrite Whale on the Inside Lid and the Sides of the Handle have Ship Etchings also.

Measurements - Length - 9.5" including side handles
Width - 8"
Height - almost 7" without the handle, 12" with the handle
This Lovely basket will hold any size Cell Phone you have plus your other necessaries.

Mint Condition - This Lovely Basket Handbag is qualified as Mint Condition. It has a Lovely Patina and there is not even any wear on the bottom. It must have been displayed on a Shelf for a Collection. It is Ready to Add to Your Handbag Collection and to Carry.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Birmingham, AL.