Sailor's Valentine


Item Number: 255

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $150

Online Close: Oct 24, 2012 11:59 PM PDT

Bid History: 3 bids - Item Sold!

Description

The perfect Valentine's Gift! Sailors used to take them home in the 1850s. Tokens of love, colorful handcrafted framed shell compositions, and memories of a successful voyage. Now, the tiny shells are collected from a beach and artists compose and expertly frame the shell pictures. This nautical Sailor's Valentine shell box is manufactured by Authentic Models. More detailed than many antique museum originals, they show respect for history combined with a quest to improve upon and make things of lasting value. Size: 10" length x 2.25" deep x 11.25'' height. Material: Wood, non-endangered shells & Glass. Construction: Handmade. Dark brown French finish, Manufacturer: Authentic Models. Made in Indonesia. They sell online for between $150 and $300.

Special Instructions

All items sold as is. Bidder is responsible for Shipping and Handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Items will be shipped via UPS and billed at standard industry rates.

Donated by

Ray Arnold