Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 9th January 2019
Lot 51
An early Victorian sailor's shell valentine
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2200
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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.