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Antique Valentine Box

Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and constancy, representing soul mates for life....
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Valentine Box

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Enamel

Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique sailors or honeymoon valentine with an unusual horse shoe form ambitiously
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Shell

19th Century American Rosewood Box With Fruit Wood Star Inlay, Fun Interior
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully made hand carved rosewood and fruit wood box with heart shaped bone escutcheon.The
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Late 19th Century American Antique Valentine Box

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Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Vintage Sterling Silver "Valentine" 'Heart' Jewel Box
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage rare sterling silver heart shape Valentine jewel box dates from the early 20th century
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Valentine Box

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Valentine, circa 1870, a hand crafted double "sailor's valentine" shellwork
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Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Shell, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Sailor's Valentine
H 9.25 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Metal

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
A double sailor's valentine with Spanish Cedar box with two sides. The right side with a central
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Shell

Antique Amethyst And Gold Riviére Necklace And Earrings Suite, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
cross and ball links between the amethysts, with a gold box and tongue clasp, with matching drop
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Amethyst, Gold

4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring , Perfect gift for Valentine's day !! 4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian
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Early 20th Century Antique Valentine Box

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

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Indian Blue Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount with a beautiful iridescent blue and green coloration. It is mounted on an oval wooden base and can be displayed by placement on a wall bracket, m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Antique Valentine Box

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Wood, Feathers

Antique Indian Blue Peacock
Indian Blue Peacock
H 75 in W 18 in D 12 in
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
By Henry Wigfull
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlest...
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1890s English Neoclassical Antique Valentine Box

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Sterling Silver

Whimsical 1960s Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1960s Persian Qum rug with a whimsical pictorial pattern containing various deer and birds amidst a landscape of trees-of-life, woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, g...
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1960s Persian Antique Valentine Box

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Wool

Oscar Peterson Minnow Decoy Repainted by Jess Ramey, circa 1930
By Oscar Peterson
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oscar Peterson Minnow Decoy repainted by Jess Ramey, Cadillac, Michigan, circa 1930, an early Period II Peterson working ice fishing decoy that received an in-use working repaint by ...
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Wood

19th Century American Nautical Inlaid Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century American sailor made nautical themed inlaid ships wheel on the top, also called the helm. The front, sides and back are inlaid with geometric circular star patterns. Int...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany

Green Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Valentine Box

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Ceramic

Bed Venetian Painted Trompe-L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking Mattress
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
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1730s European Baroque Antique Valentine Box

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Paint

Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck. The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition. Dating to c...
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Valentine Box

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
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H 2 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, With Gold Velvet & Gilt Embroidered Bedspread, sol...
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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Valentine Box

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Giltwood, Paint

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belg...
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Valentine Box

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 70.87 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Antique Valentine Box

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Brass

18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese
By Paolo Veronese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The original o...
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Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Antique Valentine Box

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Wood, Gesso, Canvas

"Building" George Luks, Cityscape, Ashcan School, Gothic Cathedral
By George Luks
Located in New York, NY
George Luks Building Signed lower right Black crayon on paper Sight 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches Provenance: M. Knoedler & Co., New York Foster Brothers, Boston Joan Peterson Gallery, Bosto...
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Early 20th Century Ashcan School Antique Valentine Box

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Paper, Crayon

Art Deco Halden Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Halden armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Halden armchair is inspired by the Norwegian border town of the same name at the mouth of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Antique Valentine Box

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Pre Colombian Proto Nazca Peruvian Textile Fragment
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A Proto-Nazca textile fragment from Southern Peru circa 100BC-200AD. The linked munecas ("dolls" in Spanish) figures were woven with fibers likely from llama and it was used to be t...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Valentine Box

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Shell, Wood

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Pair of Sailor's Valentines
Located in Litchfield, CT
arranged in shadow boxes with gilt frames. Condition: Excellent, minor imperfections to frames. These
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Late 19th Century Bajan Antique Valentine Box

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Shell, Giltwood

Antique Pair of Sailor's Valentines
Pair of Sailor's Valentines
H 15 in W 19 in D 2 in
Dearest Victorian 1.63 Carat Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
condition, instant investment for your jewellery box or best Valentines gift for her! Further Details Below
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1890s Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage wood box. A chic Burl wood with brass trim. Beautiful ruched interior lining
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Late 19th Century American Antique Valentine Box

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Metal

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
H 6.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in
A Fine Large Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Downingtown, PA
The large double valentine is in an octagonal, glass fronted hinged wooden box. The left side
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19th Century Bajan Antique Valentine Box

Large Double Sailor's Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large double sailor's valentine, Barbados, circa 1885. A large double sailor's valentine with
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19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Shell, Mahogany

Sailor's Double Sea Shell Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Double Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885. A Victorian mahogany framed boxed Sailor's
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Late 19th Century Bajan Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Shell

Raymond Peynet Original "the Lovers" St. Valentine Lithograph
By Raymond Peynet
Located in Miami, FL
labels for perfume bottles and decorating biscuit boxes, eventually progressing to the creation of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Valentine Box

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Paper

Sailor's Double Large Valentine, with Motto- Thinking of You, Barbados
Located in Downingtown, PA
The sailor's valentine within an octagonal wood box with an aqua-blue paper lining. The right side
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1870s Bajan Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Shell

Large Double Sailor's Valentine with Heart and Star & Motto Home to Stay
Located in Downingtown, PA
valentines are typically octagonal, glass fronted, hinged wooden boxes ranging from 8 to 20 inches (20 to 51
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Mid-19th Century Bajan Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Shell

Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clast, with a removable cross
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Amethyst, Gold

Raymond Peynet Couple of Lovers Original Lithograph
By Raymond Peynet
Located in Miami, FL
labels for perfume bottles and decorating biscuit boxes, eventually progressing to the creation of
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Valentine Box

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Paper

32 Stars, Commemorating Minnesota Statehood American Flag
Located in York County, PA
on February 14th (Valentines Day), 1859, production of 32 star flags probably ceased well before July
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Late 19th Century American Antique Valentine Box

Antique Sailor's Valentine Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual antique sailors valentine hand crafted in the 19th century with well chosen sea
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Shell, Mahogany

Antique Sailor's Valentine Mirror
Antique Sailor's Valentine Mirror
H 23 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique valentine, circa 1850, comprising a color printed and embossed "Dresden" paper three
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Paper

19th Century Valentine
19th Century Valentine
H 13.5 in W 11.63 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Japanese Heart Shaped Lacquer Jewelry Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
Fine set of four late 19th century black lacquer and gold decorated heart-shaped boxes, lined with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Valentine Box

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Lacquer

19th Century Seascape Painting by J. V. Davis in Shadow Box and Gilt Frame
By John Valentine Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
painter John Valentine Davis. Born in Liverpool he apprenticed under his father William Davis, also a
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1880s Late Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Giltwood

Two-Part Sailor's Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Romantic two-part sailor's valentine with one side a flower and one a heart, both surrounded by a
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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

Two-Part Sailor's Valentine
Two-Part Sailor's Valentine
H 1.5 in W 19 in D 9.25 in
Antique 19th Century Sailor's Valentine in Wrought Iron Table Frame
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare mid 19th century Sailor’s Valentine mounted as a table in a wrought iron frame. These
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Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

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Wrought Iron

Three Victorian Shellwork Flower Arrangements
Located in Richmond, London
boxes, mirrors, frames etc. Shell-works like these are sometimes referred to as ‘Sailor’s Valentines
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Shell

"Morningside Park, New York City, " Wood Gaylor, American Modernism Landscape
Located in New York, NY
" in design. The next year, in February, the Thumb Box Gallery gave him a solo exhibition and he
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1910s American Modern Antique Valentine Box

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Paper, Watercolor

Victorian Romantic Sterling Silver Valentine’s Day Heart Jewelry Box
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Lionel Spiers in Birmingham in 1889. Heart-form with
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1880s English Victorian Antique Valentine Box

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Sterling Silver

Tramp Art Shadow Box Frame with Shell Collage
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Victorian era tramp art shadow box frame with a collage of sea shells in the shape of flowers. In
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Valentine Box

Tahan Antique French Jewelry Box Napoleon III 3 xix Century Boulle Marquetery
By Tahan Paris
Located in VENDAYS-MONTALIVET, FR
Box Marquetry Boulle Signed TAHAN th. Napoleon 3 Napoleon III" Description: Pretty and elegant
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Valentine Box

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Wood

19thc Octagonal Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Essex, MA
pair of 9" high octagonal mahogany boxes are each filled with sea-shell designs mounted on colored
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19th Century Bajan Antique Valentine Box

For Auld Lang Syne Sailor's Valentine
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Fine Sailor's Valentine made out of shells with the legend, 'For Aud Lang Syne' incorporated in the
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19th Century Bajan Antique Valentine Box

Wonderful Sailor's Valentine Double Frame 1860s
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Wonderful intact Sailors' Valentine made entirely from shells. This example was made in Barbados a
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19th Century Bajan Antique Valentine Box

Sailor's Valentine Double Frame with New Year Greeting 1860s
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Wonderful intact Sailors' Valentine made entirely from shells. This example was made in Barbados a
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19th Century Bajan Antique Valentine Box

C. 1900 Cut Glass Glove Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 heavy cut glass American made glove box. Classic handsome piece in great condition--cut
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Early 20th Century American Antique Valentine Box

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Cut Glass

C. 1900 Cut Glass Glove Box
C. 1900 Cut Glass Glove Box
H 3.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
C. 1900 Large Cut Glass Glove Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 heavy cut glass glove box with silver fittings. Box is American made, beautifully done
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Early 20th Century American Antique Valentine Box

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Cut Glass

C. 1900  Large Cut Glass Glove Box
C. 1900  Large Cut Glass Glove Box
H 3.5 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in
Chinese Lacquered Gift Box in the Shape of a Heart
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese Gift Box in the Shape of a Heart. Large Red and Black Lacquered finish. Hand carved, itched
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Valentine Box

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Fruitwood

Ivory Collection of mostly 19th century ivory
Located in Scarsdale, NY
including box tops and bottoms. Here is an approximate list of prices. Ivory valentine menu holder 6.5 h
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19th Century English Antique Valentine Box

Two Similar Large Shell Work Sailor's Valentine Pictures, Ca. 1850
Located in Great Barrington, MA
smaller cased shell work valentines that were produced in the West Indies during 19th century. Both of
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19th Century Bajan Victorian Antique Valentine Box

French Gilt Ring Box Mounted with Paste Jewels and an Enamel Plaque circa 1920
Located in Redding, CA
The charming heart shaped ring box is velvet lined on the inside an fancy with decoration on the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Valentine Box

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Antique Valentine Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique valentine box for your home. Each antique valentine box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paper and shell. Your living room may not be complete without an antique valentine box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique valentine box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique valentine box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Valentine Davis and Theodore B. Starr are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Valentine Box?

An antique valentine box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,775, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.
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