Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 9th January 2019

Lot 51

An early Victorian sailor's shell valentine

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2200

+ Buyers Premium

Description

An early Victorian sailor's shell valentine, the mahogany and goncalo alves banded hinged and glazed octagonal case revealing a pair of shellwork panels of flowers, geometric designs and swags, with a bone escutcheon, 64.3cm across.