Lot 175
  • 175

Fine Double-Sided Sailor's Valentine, Probably American, late 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • diameter 9 in.
hinged, in a octagonal mahogany frame with latch; the left geometric patterns centering a heart and roses, composed of small mollusk shells; the right inscribed Remember Me.

Condition

loose shell; otherwise ok
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