Circa 80's Barlow Nantucket Basket Handbag
Signed Barlow on the Bottom

This Beautiful Basket Handbag Features Two Ducks Flying above the Marshes on the Top Scrimshaw Plaque. The Patina of the Basket is Lovely.

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.

Measurements - Length - 10.25" including side handles
Width - 8"
Height - 7.5" without the handle, 12.25" with the handle
This Lovely basket will hold any size Cell Phone you have plus your other necessaries.

Near MINT Condition - This Handbag is qualified as Near Mint Condition. This Handbag has been lovingly carried, and the lid is just a little loose. What a Beauty to Add to Your Collection and to Carry.

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