A 19TH CENTURY DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINE
of typical form with glazed octagonal trays, hinged to the centre, the left inscribed in shellwork TRUE LOVE and with heart and rose motif, the right inscribed ROVER -- 9in. (23cm.) wide closed
Sold for £2,108
Estimated at £500 - £700
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH CENTURY DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINE
of typical form with glazed octagonal trays, hinged to the centre, the left inscribed in shellwork TRUE LOVE and with heart and rose motif, the right inscribed ROVER -- 9in. (23cm.) wide closed
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))