Lot Details
Lot 132
Shellwork Sailor's Valentine
Barbados, late 19th century
With two octagonal halves, one centering a heart, the other lettered "HOME/SWEET/HOME" all surrounded by geometric motifs. Overall height 10 inches, width open 20 1/4 inches.
C
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $2,142 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Cracks to case exterior, slight sun fading to shells, hasp missing, hinges missing screws, small tears to red liner paper.
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