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

Lovely Plaque of a Loon Duck on the Water with Mountains and Trees in the Background

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 an additional Plaque on the Inside Lid of Two Ducks Flying. There is also a Matching Keychain included. The Patina on this Handbag is very Beautiful!

Measurements - Length - 10.5" including side handles
Width - 8"
Height - almost 7" without the handle, 12.5" with the handle
This Lovely basket will hold any size Cell Phone you have plus your other necessaries.

Near Mint Condition - This Lovely Basket Handbag is qualified as Near Mint Condition. There is some very light wear on the bottom commensurate with age. This does not detract from the Beauty of this Handbag. 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.