19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge 19th century snuff box I think knowing the lyrics

I think knowing the lyrics to the song rather amplifies the (rather urgent) empathy one feels for this little doggy

You know I love old playing cards

Just above his stick is a bit of a brown spot which gives that patch of the sky a bit of the feel of a tiny tornado

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

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

19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge 19th century snuff box I think knowing the lyricsI'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