Sold for:
$1,920
$1,920
Shellwork Sailor's Valentine, probably Barbados, 19th century, hinged octagonal case, decorated with multicolored shell designs, one side with an ornate heart motif the other side with inscription "HOME SWEET HOME," (few loose segments, shrinkage cracks on case exterior), 9 x 9 in. (closed).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27