AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
SAILOR'S DOUBLE VALENTINE AND SHELL BASKET.Late 19th early 20th century, Caribbean or Pacific Islands. Double valentine beautifully rendered with a heart shaped offering within floral border of mature and seedling shells. Second offering depicting shell flowers in the form of a wreath. Basket configured as an arrangement of mollusk shells attached with wire to a rigid wire frame with fixed handle. SIZE: Valentine 9" dia (closed) x 2-1/2" d. Basket 11" h (overall) x 13-1/2" dia. CONDITION: Sailors valentine in very good condition, no loose, broken or missing shells observed. Pine octagonal case with old surface, dark patina and wear, minor glued repair to lid by latch. Basket very good overall with minimal shell loss. 49861-13 HMG (2,000-3,000)