Pair of Sailor's Valentines
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Pair of Sailor's Valentines
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:Giltwood,Shell
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Litchfield, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: DA-RO 2641stDibs: LU87599748051
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