Collection of Three Vintage Shell Folk Art Pieces

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This is a charming collection of vintage sailor’s valentines and seashell-adorned decorative pieces, likely dating from the mid-20th century.
• … Read more This is a charming collection of vintage sailor’s valentines and seashell-adorned decorative pieces, likely dating from the mid-20th century.
• Left Piece: A small vase or candleholder, encrusted with tiny seashells, pearls, and painted details, possibly a tourist souvenir from a coastal region.
• Center Piece: A seashell jewelry or trinket box, featuring an ornate shell-covered exterior and a vibrant, hand-painted floral interior, reminiscent of folk art or Victorian-era sailor’s valentines.
• Right Piece: A miniature vase or bud vase, covered in natural shells, giving it a textured, organic aesthetic.

These types of handcrafted seashell items were often sold as souvenirs from seaside resorts, particularly in Italy, Florida, or the Caribbean, and were inspired by 19th-century sailors’ valentines, which were originally handmade gifts brought back from long voyages. See less