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Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
39 West Street
Litchfield, CT 08759 , United States
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Exceptional Pair of Sailor's Valentines
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Description
“LOVE AS DEEP AS THE OCEAN” AND “HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS” SAILOR’S VALENTINES
Probably American, late 19th early 20th century.
Shells arranged in shadow boxes with gilt frames
Condition: Excellent, minor imperfections to frames.
These mosaics were created with shells in geometric patterns and glued to the backboards of the case while being protected by glass and framed with period gilt frames. They represented tokens of love and were given by sailors to their loved ones after returning from sojourns at sea. -
More Information
Period: 19th Century Creation Date: late 19th century Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Folk Art, Traditional Dealer Reference #: DA-RO 264 Incollect Reference #: 240307 -
Dimensions
W. 19 in; H. 15 in; W. 48.26 cm; H. 38.1 cm;
Message from Seller:
Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.
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