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Sailors
Valentines Sailors Valentines are shell mosaics first created in the early 19th century and were traditionally
formed in octagonal glass covered boxes. Sailors and whalers brought them back to their loved ones to show they had traveled
the world to exotic places. While there is proof that some were crafted by the whalers themselves, the large majority were
made by women in Barbados to be sold at the local curiosity shop. Barbados was often the last stop before heading back home
so many a romantic Sailors Valentine found it's way to New England whaling ports. Each Sailors Valentine is unique, and signed with date, title and
artist's name . Please contact me for current availability. Prices range from $225
to $3000
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12 inch Sailors Valentine "Nantucket Basket" SOLD
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