Shell valentine

Decoration: shell collage within a pair of hinged octagonal glazed cases, the motto in left hand case reads "Forget Me Not", in the right-hand is a heart design including five small crabs; measurements as open.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0763
Type: Shell valentine
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Mid 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm x 465 mm x 230 mm