Pretty Antique Folk Art Shellwork Valentines

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a very pretty pair of folk art shellwork valentines from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. The valentines are both beautifully worked with some fine detail incorporating different types of shells, flowers and even saved and dried marine finds of algae and seaweed. Both valentines are displayed in smart ebonised and gilt oval frames and they measure 29 cms by 24 cms. They are in excellent condition.

UK insured delivery is £12

Physical Dimensions

Height

29cm (11.42")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA813743

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description

This is a very pretty pair of folk art shellwork valentines from the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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The valentines are both beautifully worked with some fine detail incorporating different types of shells, flowers and even saved and dried marine finds of algae and seaweed.

Rams Head Antiques

Both valentines are displayed in smart ebonised and gilt oval frames and they measure 29 cms by 24 cms. They are in excellent condition.

UK insured delivery is £12