Exceptional and very Large and Deep Sailors Valentine. Probably English circa 1880
InformationExceptional and very Large and Deep Sailors Valentine. Probably English circa 1880. This valentine has a case about twice the thickness of a normal 19th century valentine which enabled the make to creat a deep 3D effect with this project. The actual shell work in this valentine is quite similar to normal valentines with the shell borders and sections of shells in geometric patterns using triangles and diamond shapes to place specific types of shells within the borders of the various shapes. This valentine has several borders using various shell types to make 360 degree single shell type borders. the left facing side near the center has octoganol
Condition. The shell work on both sides of the valentine is in excellent. The color is strong and all the shells are in fine order. The case has a typical slight warp and stable condition. The wood case has a slight warp and does not close fully.
Dimensions: Length: Closed 18 1/4, Length Open 36 5/8, Inches
Depth: Closed 6 1/2, Depth Open 3,1/4, Inches
Height: 18 Inches
Circa 1880
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