19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge 19th century snuff box It's a bit confusing

It's a bit confusing

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

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

4 3/4" tall x 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/2" deep

with heart on one side

19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge 19th century snuff box It's a bit confusingI'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