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Circular Shellwork Valentine Circa 1841

$ 1003.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: the valentine is in excellent condition.
  • Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
  • Type: Shell Art
  • Primary Material: Sailor's Valentine type
  • Maker: HC
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Time Period, War: Whaling
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Circular Shellwork Valentine Circa 1841
    This valentine has a shaped and reeded frame surrounding an assortment of cream-colored, beige and pink shells arranged in eight sections radiating from a central floral rosette. The reverse has an old price list and label from framing supplier Baron Nastgowsky of Cheapside, England. Initials “HC”, and date of 1841 in the shellwork. Frame measures 11” in diameter and the valentine is in excellent condition. Provenance: Northeast Auctions 8/2003.