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20th Century Extra Large Shellwork Sailors Valentine Panel Folk Art

$3,152.49
£2,295
€2,688.44
CA$4,331.05
A$4,708.72
CHF 2,496.57
MX$56,445.64
NOK 31,730.12
SEK 29,069.11
DKK 20,092.71

About the Item

An extra large shellwork display/panel, worked in a variety of specimens, heightened with watercolour and arranged with a star to the centre surrounded by floral blooms, housed in an octagonal, glazed and ebonised frame. Very much in the manner of mid 19th century sailors valentines, this example being from around the last quarter of the 20th century. 41cm at widest point 6.5cm in depth
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    late 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612140605792

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