Timothy Parsons
Nantucket Basket Supplies Catalogue
80 Old South Road Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 508-228-8714
Basket parts and supplies All baskets parts are produced here at The Basket Shop on Nantucket. I specialize in a variety of exotic woods to make your basket something special. They are typically used on the top of a purse, in a tray or bread basket, or for a turned wooden top. For all the prices indicated below bases and handles are made from cherry. Pre -made rims are all select reed and are baked to insure accurate sizing. Of course different size material can be used to make the same size rim so you will have to rely on my sense of proportion in this regard. I like to use smaller material for rims ( like many of the historic baskets I have seen ) than some, I don't feel it compromises the baskets strength and makes it look more delicate. Call if you need specifics. |
| Mold size | Base | Rim | Handle | All Three |
| 2 - 4" | 12.00 | 10.00 | 14.00 | 36. |
| 5-6" | 14.00 | 12.00 | 16.00 | 42. |
| 7-8" | 16.00 | 14.00 | 18.00 | 48. |
| 9-10" | 18.00 | 16.00 | 20.00 | 54. |
| 11-12" | 22.00 | 20.00 | 24.00 | 66. |
| 13-14" | 26.00 | 27.00 | 28.00 | 78. |
| 15-16" | 37.00 | 30.00 | 45.00 | 112. |
| 18-20" | 55.00 | 35.00 | 60.00 | 150. |
| 24-26" | 75.00 | 45.00 | 75.00 | 195. |
Exotic Wood Bases |
| To calculate the cost of a specific wood multiply the base cost above by the number in the appropriate box below | ||||||
| Afromosia 3 | Ash 2 | Bloodwood 3 |
Bubinga 3 | Cocobolo 3.75 | Macassar Ebony 8 |
Gaboon Ebony 12 |
| Fishtail oak 3 | Goncalo alves - 3.75 | Kingwood 5 | Koa 4 |
Lacewood 3 | Mahogany 3 | Ziricote 8 |
| Maple,birdseye 3 - 5 | Maple,tiger 3 - 5 | Padauk 4 | Pau ferro 6 | Pearwood 4 | Pink ivory 12 | Purpleheart 3 |
| Rosewood 7 | Sapele 5 | Satinwood 7 | Tulipwood 7 | Walnut 3 | Wenge 4 | Zebrawood 5 |
Custom made mahogany molds Solid wood molds, aside from providing weight that will help keep the mold in place during the weaving process, are very nice to look and many students start "collecting" a mold every so often. Except for the very largest molds all hardwood molds are made from solid mahogany. This insures that a mold will last for generations. All Handmade molds are made at my workshop on Nantucket. They come pre-finished, signed and dated, complete with all hardware, and under normal use (don't put them in the freezer or oven!) are warranted for the life of the mold against defects in workmanship. Although Solid molds are finished they should always be protected from extremes in temperatures and humidity and as they start to wear extra coats should be added. Additionally you can keep a very light coat of paste wax on the mold. (any good paste-type furniture wax) Waxing the mold will also aid in the process of removing the basket from the mold. |
| ROUND | OVAL |
COVER for woven top |
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| 2 inch | 50.00 | 75.00 | 35.00 |
| 3 inch | 85.00 | 100.00 | 45.00 |
| 4 inch | 125.00 | 135.00 | 55.00 |
| 5 inch | 150.00 | 200.00 | 65.00 |
| 6 inch | 175.00 | 225.00 | 75.00 |
| 7 inch | 200.00 | 300.00 | 95.00 |
| 8 inch | 250.00 | 350.00 | 110.00 |
| 9 inch | 325.00 | 425.00 | 125.00 |
| 10 inch | 400.00 | 550.00 | 140.00 |
| 12 inch | 500.00 | 750.00 | 175.00 |
| 14 inch | 750.00 | 950.00 | 250.00 |
| 16 inch | 950.00 | 1250.00 | 300.00 |
| 20 inch | 1250.00 | 1500.00 | 425.00 |
Quality Nantucket Weaving Cane
All sizes cane $35.00/bunch
Flat Oval Reed
All sizes reed 15.00/bunch
Basket Knobs, Fittings, Nails, and Leather Straps
| Prices apply to all sizes. Sizes shown below are in millimeters |
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| Priced per pair includes hardware | Knobs | Domes | Washers |
| Ivory | 75.00 | n/a | 8.00 |
| Bone | 20.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Ebony / Rosewood | 30.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Jade | 30.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Scrimshaw domes | n/a | 25.00 | n/a |
| Carved rope (ivory) | 100.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Rose (bone) | 20.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Shell (ivory) | 75.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Shell (bone) | 25.00 | n/a | n/a |
 | This is a quarterboard done in ivory. Quarterboards are usually used on the inside of
the purse top. (see photo in the purse gallery) The standard length is 3 inches (shown at the top). They also come in 2 inch (middle) and 11/2 inch (shown at the bottom) which can be used on the top of a medium to large sized handle. Photos may not be to scale 3" - $75.00 / 2" - $55.00 /1 1/2" - $40.00 |
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 | This is a standard three standard braided leather strap. It comes in black, dark brown, green, and cherry. $40.00 |
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the far left you'll see a round strap with an ivory end fitting. On the left
is an imbuya end on dark a brown round strap.
Ivory : $500.00 |
| Purse Pegs |  | The photo on the left shows, from left to right, a custom peg out of fossil walrus ivory, a standard size bone peg, and a small ivory peg. |
| Bone $20.00 | ||
| Ivory $75.00 | ||
| Ebony $30.00 | ||
| Rosewood $30.00 | ||
| Custom made $100.00 |
 | The right hardware for attaching the handle and knobs to your basket is key. If the inner washers hole is too large it becomes very difficult to peen the washer into place. My hardware has been machined to fit closely too make the job easy. $3.00 per set |
 | These 20 gauge brass brads are perfect for nailing the rims. This gauge is not readily available at hardware stores. come in 1/2", 3/8", 1/4" $3.00 Pack |