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American Octagonal Sailor's Valentine Box, 19th C

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American Octagonal Sailor's Valentine Box, 19th C

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American, 19th century. A fine mahogany and shellwork sailor's Valentine box, probably from Barbados, having a hinged octagonal case, the top inlaid with an a eight petal flower within multiple inlaid borders opening to an interior fitted multicolor Caribbean shell designs graduating to a ornate heart motif with circular inscription 'FOR MY BELOVED'. The interior lid lined with silk. Locking mechanism and key present.

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American Octagonal Sailor's Valentine Box, 19th C

Name: American Octagonal Sailor's Valentine Box, 19th C
SKU: 45862442
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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