Posted 4 months ago
vintagelamp
(1131 items)
I'm not sure what to call this, but I love it! Some call these "Sailor's Valentines," although sailors purchased these rather than making them. This one was made in England. The tag says "??? Brothers" I believe. There is a cool faux wood backing paper. I discovered this in a local antique/junk store. I read that the pincushion heart represented the sailor's pain of missing his loved ones while at sea.
From the internet:
"Shell work was very much in vogue when Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837. her reign coincided with a period of tremendous social expansion as the industrial revolution gave more and more people free time, money and education to enjoy pastimes. coastal resorts and spas became popular holiday destinations. Seashells became very fashionable as souvenirs, in particular when they were incorporated into items such as this coer d' amour, to be taken home as a reminder of the good times spent on holiday or as a keepsake or love token to be given to a potential suitor."








Super gorgeous shell lined velvet pin cushion, what a fabulous unique find
Thank you, Newfld!