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Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells

$2,950
£2,247.33
€2,591.51
CA$4,178.75
A$4,486.93
CHF 2,414.33
MX$53,098.40
NOK 30,416.18
SEK 27,741.25
DKK 19,363.20

About the Item

Transporting 19th century English sailors valentine hand crafted in exotic organic seashells ambitiously arranged around a clipper ship image under a convex lens.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78741stDibs: LU860348255822

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