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Victorian Era Antique Sailor's Valentine Shell Art Collection

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Victorian Era Antique Sailor's Valentine Shell Art Collection

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Description

Victorian Era Antique Sailor's Valentine Shell Art Collection. Interesting collection of items includes a shoe, piano, and heart shaped box. A sailor's valentine is a form of shellcraft, a type of mostly antique souvenir, or sentimental gift made using large numbers of small seashells. These were originally made between 1830 and 1890, and they were designed to be brought home from a sailor's voyage at sea and given to the sailor's loved one or loved ones. See photos for details and measurements.

Condition

Wear commensurate with age. Some shell loss and small chips to be expected. Inspect photos carefully as they are a part of the description.

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Victorian Era Antique Sailor's Valentine Shell Art Collection

Name: Victorian Era Antique Sailor's Valentine Shell Art Collection
SKU: 137056794
Price: 25 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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