Sailor's Valentine — Halifax, Nova Scotia

Caribbean/Nova Scotia. A Sailor's Valentine with the original crazed varnish surface on the case and heavily detailed with multi coloured shells. The left side notes, "A Birthday Present from Con", with a rose at the centre while the right side has a heart at the centre and states, "To Minnie Forget Me Not". Retains original brass closing clasp. Found in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 19th century. Unmarked.

Estimate:$1,069.5

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