Barbados Shell

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

Antique Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880, a hand-crafted shell collage with

Antique Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920, a hand-crafted shell collage with

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

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

, 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

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

This antique painted cabinet from Sweden dates back to the 19th century. While its elegant arched crown and curved door decorations show influences from the French Rococo style, its ...

Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...

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...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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

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

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

The Sportsman and his Dogs Scottish School, early 19th century, unsigned oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt frame framed: 20 x 24.5 inches canvas : 16.5 x 20.5 inches Provenance: ...

A fabulous polychromed Green lacquered and gilt japanned cocktail cabinet-on-stand, retailed by Harrods and bearing their ivorine label, circa 1940's in date.   The two-door cabinet ...

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...