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Shell FramesAncient sailors and navigators found their way by tracking the polestar, also known by its Latin name, Polaris. Many expressions of sailor’s folk art featured the pointed star. As a shell frame design, it was popular as a homecoming gift given by sailors calling on Barbados in the mid 1800s. To shine like a star, be born under a lucky star, thanking ones lucky star-the expressions are many. Our new and very beautiful shell frame was created using exclusive natural whites and a few mother of pearl shells. I wouldn’t want to guess the number of shells or shell parts that go into one frame. Beautiful décor for any home…and can you think of a nicer and more symbolic wedding gift?
*Shell frames are hand assembled by skilled artists
*Solid hand crafted mahogany octagon frame includes brass hanger
*Shells used are of non-endangered species
*The portraits are hand painted by skilled miniaturist artists
*These are reproductions of originals that date back to the 1850's
*Quality compares or exceeds that of the originals
*Cost is only a fraction of what similar pieces bring at auctions.
*Shell frames come gift packaged in unique octagon gift boxes.
An AM classic.
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Queen Victoria loved to dispense tokens of her affection. Favorites received intricate shell pictures from Barbados, traditionally carried to England...
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Queen Victoria loved to dispense tokens of her affection. Favorites received intricate shell pictures from Barbados, traditionally carried to England...
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Queen Victoria loved to dispense tokens of her affection. Favorites received intricate shell pictures from Barbados, traditionally carried to England...
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White has many shades in this unique classic shell collage. Mother of pearl details. Artistically assembled by hand. Our Wedding...
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Recreating a sweetheart's gift from the 1850's. The Sailors Valentine. Tiny shells selected for shape, color, and size, arranged in...
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Queen Victoria loved to dispense tokens of her affection. Favorites received intricate shell pictures from Barbados, traditionally carried to England...
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Queen Victoria loved to dispense tokens of her affection. Favorites received intricate shell pictures from Barbados, traditionally carried to England...
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The traditional sailors valentine made into a beautiful table.*A hand made work of art from small Islands in Indonesiausing non-endangered...
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