19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge Kutchi Age toning on the reverse

Age toning on the reverse side

and would have been used as a target at a carnival or shooting arcade

There is a hook attached to his collar on the back for hanging him up

just teeming with the love and care of many many hard-trying hours invested in it

4 1/2" tall x 4 3/8" long x 3 5/8" wide and in very good condition

19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge Kutchi Age toning on the reverseI'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