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Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.
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Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.

19th century
Description

This fabulous antique Sailor's Valentine has an octagonal wooden glazed box which dates from the 19th century containing skilfully arranged sea shells of different shape, size and colours which surround a love heart centrepiece.

Sailor's Valentines were made in the 19th century mainly in Barbados, Caribbean and were brought back home by sailors to give to their loved ones.

This charming love token is in beautiful condition and is a very nice example.

Date: 19th Century.

Dimensions: Width: 32 cm (12 1/2"). Depth: 5 cm (2"). Height: 32 cm (12 1/2").

Weight: 1262 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with some light signs of use in keeping with age. A few loose shells. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the Sailor's Valentine is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

For more information, pictures and to purchase this item visit our website at

https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Antique-Sailor-Valentine-3178.html

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101249
Dealers Internal Reference
ASV3178
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Description
This fabulous antique Sailor's Valentine has an octagonal wooden glazed box which dates from the 19th century containing skilfully arranged sea shells of different shape, size and colours which surround a love heart centrepiece.
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Sailor's Valentines were made in the 19th century mainly in Barbados, Caribbean and were brought back home by sailors to give to their loved ones.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.
fig 1. Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.

This charming love token is in beautiful condition and is a very nice example.

Date: 19th Century.

Dimensions: Width: 32 cm (12 1/2"). Depth: 5 cm (2"). Height: 32 cm (12 1/2").

Weight: 1262 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with some light signs of use in keeping with age. A few loose shells. Please see pictures.

fig 2. Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.
fig 2. Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.

Please note that only the Sailor's Valentine is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

For more information, pictures and to purchase this item visit our website at

https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Antique-Sailor-Valentine-3178.html

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101249
Dealers Internal Ref
ASV3178
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Krave antiques are an online retailer that specialise in finding rare and unique items that you will fall in love with

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Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.
Antique Sailor's Shell Valentine.
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