Antique Victorian Sailor Valentine Shell Gift Box

Description

Antique Victorian Sailor Valentine Shell Gift Wallpaper Box
Offering this wonderful condition Antique Victorian sailor valentine shell souvenir gift box..
Fabulous example of this wonderful shell craft box..
Beautiful such boxes were brought back to their sweethearts by New England whalers who stopped in Barbados in the 1800’s..
Beautiful such souvenirs consisted of square, octagon, mahogany and glass top boxes.. This is how the term sailor valentine came to fruition..
This lovely shell treasure measures 3-3:4” x 3-3:4”..
Bottom of box shows the original 10 cent price displayed from the 19th Century.
Lovely surviving treasure..
Please see pictures for details..