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 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2059

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2059	$2,073.75	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 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2059 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SAILOR’S DOUBLE VALENTINE AND SHELL BASKET.