1199 ANTIQUE SAILOR MADE TWO SIDED SHELL VALENTINE.

SOLD
1,200.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2023 Aug 29 @ 12:29UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Collectibles
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD

19th century, American. The octagonal hinged case with a shell Valentine on each side. The left constructed with a heart at the center beneath a rose blossom within circles of pink, green and white shells within an octagonal outer row of 8 panels of seed shells. Opposing side with a central rondel of seed shells within an outer border of floral blossoms amongst concentric compartments of various shells. SIZE: 9" x 9" x 3" d closed. CONDITION: good. One glass panel needs reattachment. (05-81/TG). $1,000-2,000.