19th-century Sailor's Valentine Scents The deep blue tones served

The deep blue tones served as a powerful symbol of wealth

Ink on paper

The piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation

while the soft pink hue adds a playful touch

Featuring John Derian’s signature vintage collage aesthetic

19th-century Sailor's Valentine Scents The deep blue tones servedThis intricate shell mosaic known as a "Sailor's Valentine" is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Housed inside a hinged, wooden display box with a glass lid and an inset mirror, these items were historically handcrafted during the Victorian era in Caribbean ports and sold to visiting American and British sailors as sentimental keepsakes to bring home to their sweethearts. Details 13. 5" W x 13. 5" L x 3" H when closed