Located in Downingtown, PA
The large sailor's valentine made of shells from Barbados has on the left side a star for with the unusual motto Home to Stay above. To the right is a heart shape with a rose above.
A sailor's valentine is a form of shellcraft, a type of mostly antique souvenir, or sentimental gift made using large numbers of small seashells. These were originally made between 1830 and 1890, and they were designed to be brought home from a sailor's voyage at sea and given to the sailor's loved one or loved ones.
Sailor valentines are typically octagonal, glass fronted, hinged wooden boxes...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Bajan Wall Decorations