Barbados Shell

"Love As Deep As The Ocean" and "Home Is Where The Heart Is" Barbados, late 19th century Shells

Sailor's double shell valentine, Barbados, West Indies The West Indian sailor's valentine is

Sailor's Double Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885. A Victorian mahogany framed boxed Sailor's

Double Sailor's Valentine with Large Anchor, Barbados Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885 The double

Sailor's valentine, Remember me, Barbados, circa 1885. The double sailor's valentine is

Large double sailor's valentine, Barbados, circa 1885. A large double sailor's valentine with

Sailor's double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885 Fabulous sailor's double

Sailor's Valentine, Forget Me Not, Barbados, circa 1885. The double sailor's valentine has

Sailor's double large Valentine, With Motto- Thinking of You. Barbados, West Indes, circa 1875

Large double Sailor's Valentine with motto "Love as Deep as The Ocean", Barbados, West Indes

variety of shells in concentric and geometric patterns, centered with a pink peony enclosed within a

Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915," a pair of handcrafted shell

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine", Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885

A 19th century sailor's shell valentine of typical octagonal form, the glazed case enclosing a

The large sailor's valentine made of shells from Barbados has on the left side a star for with the

Sailor's large double valentine, circa 1885-1910 Wonderful and colorful large sailor's valentine with a heart to one side with seahorse and flowerhead to the other. Dimension...

Barbados, which was a very important seaport during this period. The main source for these shell pictures

local shells such as Barbados Keyhole Limpets and Rugose Slit Limpets ( both Fissurella barbadensis

Charming group of three 19th Century sailors valentines handcrafted in exotic seashells ambitiously arranged in decorative order around images of sailing ships as seen through a conv...

decorative order around an image of sailboats in a bay with coral and shells as seen through a convex lens.

A double sailor's valentine, arranged multi-color shells in a hinged octagonal wooden case with

Large Sailor's Valentine with Seashells, Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885 The West Indian

Sailor's double valentine with compass rose and heart, Barbados, West Indies, circa 1885. The

picture featuring a central heart and the motto "From Barbados" within concentric rings of colorful shells

majority of these were purchased in the Barbados, which was typically the last port of call for New England

Barbadian women to make the valentines using local shells such as Barbados Keyhole Limpets and Rugose Slit

colorful shells found during their travels, these beautiful mosaics were originally housed in wooden boxes

Collection of coastal large and small sea shells. Set of 7 sea shells of different sizes. From: 4

, circa 1860s. The piece features text that reads, "A Present from Barbados." Made in Barbados. Please

smaller cased shell work valentines that were produced in the West Indies during 19th century. Both of

wire cabinet doors and H-shell, wave, scroll and shell carvings. This Caribbean bookcase was likely

This is an extraordinary display item for the discerning home, full scale taxidermy albino, white, peacock! There is a 9.5 x 6.5 white wood platform, the platform to head is 29", th...

Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.

A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...

A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

Exceptional French Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases by Revernay (Digoin), France, Circa 1920 An exceptional and spectacular pair of French Art Deco ceramic vases by Revernay, produced ...

French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...

Pair of sculpted plaster drapes from the 1940s. One of the two is in less good condition, some missing plaster on the surface for example, but very easily restorable. The pair can ea...

Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.

Large and Historically Significant Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Atalanta, British, Circa 1880. This large and impressive sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a richly colored and wonderf...

Seafaring Artistry: A British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1865–75 This remarkable British sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a poignant and visually stunning exam...

Vintage Large impressive sea shell in rusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great selection of sea shells. Wonderful decor piece or great gift.