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Offered by ROBERTO FREITAS AMERICAN ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS

Description
SATINWOOD BOX WITH SAILOR'S VALENTINE
English, 19th century.

Octagonal shaped satinwood box. The lid with inlaid fleur-de-lis and stringing, cross-banded edges, and inlaid lock escutcheon (with key). Opens up to reveal a stunning interior sailor's valentine of Caribbean seashells, under a velvet lined lid. Standing on wooden ball form feet. 4" high, 11-1/4" wide x 7-1/8" deep.

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Satinwood, seashells and velvet
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Florals/Botanical, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	514358