{"title":"Bee \u0026 Helen - The Wooden Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1046\/2305\/files\/Screenshot_2026-09-14_132615.png?v=1789406807\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"225\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1960s, a small workshop on Cliff Road in Nantucket became home to one of the island's most distinctive lightship basket studios: The Wooden Jug. Founded by women partners known simply as Bee and Helen, the studio produced hand-woven oval covered baskets in a community with mostly male weavers. A distinctive feature of Wooden Jug baskets are the notches carved into the ends of the swing handles. Their baskets are further identified by the signature on the bottom \"The Wooden Jug\", \"B\u0026amp;H\", \"Made on Nantucket Island\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Madden Antiques is actively seeking baskets made by The Wooden Jug. Please contact us for a complimentary evaluation of your basket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vinabapubywo","title":"Vintage Nantucket Basket Purse by The Wooden Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 9-1\/2\" oval Nantucket basket purse by The Wooden Jug. Signed \"B \u0026amp; H\" (Bee \u0026amp; Helen) and dated 1964. Features a carved Seagull, knobs, and peg. Terrific dark patina and great overall condition. Measures 11-1\/4\" wide by 8\" deep by 7-1\/4\" high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Madden Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40820767031393,"sku":"PMA31193A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1046\/2305\/products\/vintage-nantucket-basket-purse-by-the-wooden-jug-3.png?v=1683172327"},{"product_id":"vinalibapuby10","title":"Vintage Nantucket Lightship Basket Purse by The Wooden Jug 1972","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Nantucket Lightship Basket Purse by \"Bee\" and Helen of The Wooden Jug signed \/ dated 1972. 7-3\/4\" oval model with carved seagull ornament, knobs, and peg. Great condition with a just right honey patina. Measures 9-1\/2\" width overall by 6-1\/2\" high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been dealing in Nantucket Lightship Baskets since we moved to Nantucket in 1967. Over the last 50 years we have sold well over 2000 Lightship baskets! Please contact us for friendly, expert advice. We also offer repair services for your Nantucket Lightship Basket. Broken hinges, missing weavers, replacing carved ornaments are just a few of the repairs we can perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Madden Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40820773847137,"sku":"PMAPA2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1046\/2305\/products\/vintage-nantucket-lightship-basket-purse-by-the-wooden-jug-1972-36.jpg?v=1683172697"},{"product_id":"vinalibapuby19","title":"Vintage Nantucket Lightship Basket Purse by The Wooden Jug 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Nantucket Lightship Basket Purse by \"Bee\" and Helen of The Wooden Jug signed \/ dated 1969. 9-1\/4\" oval model with traditional carved Sperm whale ornament, knobs, and peg. 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Over the last 50 years we have sold well over 2000 Lightship baskets! Please contact us for friendly, expert advice. We also offer repair services for your Nantucket Lightship Basket. Broken hinges, missing weavers, replacing carved ornaments are just a few of the repairs we can perform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Madden Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40820794818657,"sku":"PMABH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1046\/2305\/files\/IMG_2657-1-removebg-preview.png?v=1695309515"},{"product_id":"vinalibapuby9","title":"Vintage Nantucket Lightship Basket Purse by The Wooden Jug 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Nantucket Lightship Basket Purse by \"Bee\" and Helen of The Wooden Jug signed \/ dated 1965. 9-1\/4\" oval model with carved seagull ornament (signed \"Macy\" for Aletha Macy), knobs, and peg. Great condition with a just right honey patina. 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