19th-century Sailor's Valentine Scents 2" Belt opening

2" Belt opening

from Naturgeschichte in Bildern by Friedrich Strack

The piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation

it celebrates the artistry of everyday object

19th-century Sailor's Valentine Scents 2" Belt openingThis intricate shell mosaic known as a "Sailor's Valentine" is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Housed inside a hinged, wooden display box with a glass lid and an inset mirror, these items were historically handcrafted during the Victorian era in Caribbean ports and sold to visiting American and British sailors as sentimental keepsakes to bring home to their sweethearts. Details 13. 5" W x 13. 5" L x 3" H when closed