19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge 19th century snuff box with heart on one side

with heart on one side

and would work nicely as a small vase and trinket dish on a vanity or dresser

The color is a nice warm caramel and the box is in great shape

features two different blind-folded girls

4 1/2" tall x 1 1/2" wide

19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge 19th century snuff box with heart on one sideI've gotten really into antique sailor made macrame baskets like this, crafted from fishing twine while out at sea and, from what I understand, typically intended as love tokens to be delivered upon return. Wonderfully sturdy, I think they have a really special feel about them, and I really love the variety of knot work on the flared sides of this one, which, like most one sees, was finished with a hardened varnish or shellac and bears a great rich