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165. SAILOR’S VALENTINE, 19 th century, the hinged double octagonal mahogany case opening to disclose geometric arrays of
colorful small shells under glass depicting a heart, rose and star. Diameter 9 in.
166. DOUBLE HINGED SAILOR’S VALENTINE, 19th century, the right with “Love One” in seed shells surrounded by
triangular geometrics in various seashells, the left panel an eight-pointed star with alternating half round border of shells.
Diameter 9 in.
167. DOUBLE HINGED SAILOR’S VALENTINE, 19 th century, the right panel containing an eight-pointed star motif and
alternating half round border in various seashells, the left panel with a central heart motif contained within concentric circles and
alternating half round border.
Diameter 9 ¼ in.
168. SAILOR’S VALENTINE, 19 th century, fashioned with unique shells designing a central heart and rosette within a circle, eight
triangular wedges separating eight half-round shell groups all within an outside circle of pink shells. Framed in a flat brass octagonal
frame.
Height 1 ½ in. Diameter 14 in.
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