Product Description
The Ocean View sailor's valentine, a shell mosaic in soft pinks and creams
The Ocean View sailor's valentine by Fred Winey fills a traditional octagonal wooden case with a hand-set mosaic of natural seashells. A layered shell rosette sits at the center, framed by a ring of small golden shells, pink shell roses, and pale green limpets.
Sailor's valentines were popular 19th-century keepsakes, octagonal shell mosaics that sailors carried home as gifts, many from Barbados. This piece follows that tradition, with each shell placed by hand in a balanced, radiating design against a creamy shell ground.
Features
- Handmade shell mosaic by Fred Winey
- Octagonal wooden case
- Central shell rosette with pink shell roses
- Soft palette of pink, cream, gold, and green
- One-of-a-kind display piece
Specifications
- Material: Natural seashells, wooden case
- Artisan: Fred Winey
- Style: Sailor's valentine, octagonal shell mosaic
- Intended use: Display, collection, gifting
Care Instructions
Dust gently with a soft brush. Keep away from moisture and prolonged direct sunlight, and handle the case by its frame.
FAQ
What is a sailor's valentine?
It is an octagonal shell mosaic, a keepsake sailors brought home to loved ones in the 19th century.
Is this the same as the Sea Flower valentine?
No. Ocean View has its own design, with pink shell roses and a central rosette, while Sea Flower centers on a large pale shell flower.
Who made it?
Fred Winey handmade this sailor's valentine.
A radiating mosaic of pink and cream shells, carrying the sailor's valentine tradition forward.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.