29.5" Shell Encrusted Pure White Heart Mirror- "Sailor's Valentine"

Description

When mariners were gone from home for extended time, they often used their hours on board ship to fashion a … more When mariners were gone from home for extended time, they often used their hours on board ship to fashion a sentimental gift for their sweetheart or wife. With shells easily gathered on land, the sailors were often able to create works of art such as shell encrusted jewelry boxes, vases and mirrors, called sailor's valentines. This is a rare pristine heart mirror studded with pure white examples of those shells matched to perfection. Generously larger than most at 29", it is a lovely handcrafted wall accent for coastal, nautical and chinoserie decor. less