Sailor's Seashell Valentine

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Sailor's Seashell Valentine, Barbados, late 19th century, sea shell mosaic composition featuring an eight-point star with central round reserve with shellwork lettering "HOME AGAIN" with fanciful shell border, mounted in an octagonal glazed wood case, (some loose shell segments),14 3/8 x 14 1/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

171-some loose shell segments (which are retained in the box),in areas just to left of the heart; a few irregular shaped losses, approx. 1 1/2" x 3/4 and 1/2 in. dia., to two segments between star points, and a few small unobtrusive scattered losses.

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