West Indies Sailor's Double Shell Valentine
Circa 1880
Price:
8,500 USD
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Details
Description
Sailor's double shell valentine from Barbados, West Indies.
- Typical hinged octagonal shape with two sides.
- One side with star design within a double circular band, framed by demilune reserves.
- Other side with central rosebud surrounded by a quadruple band, and an outer edge of various shell groupings.
- Brass hook and eye latch.
Condition Report
Revive
Fair
GoodVery Good
Like New
Wear consistent with age and use.
One loose small red shell.
Wear and scratches to one side of wood box.
Dimensions
Height: 3 inches / 7.62 cm
Width: 8.5 inches / 21.59 cm
Depth: 8.5 inches / 21.59 cm
Dimensions when closed
Materials
Wood, Sea Shell
Period
Victorian
Decorative Style
Traditional Style
Country of Origin
Barbados
SKU
C3NJM
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