19th Century Sailor Made Macrame Basket with Flared Edge

I'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 patina.

7 3/4" in diameter x 2 1/4" tall. Very good antique condition, with just very minor irregularity to the form, all to the good I think.