Great Victorian Shell Sewing Basket, Sailor's Valentine

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This is a most unusual Victorian seashell piece. It is a sewing basket with handle and double lift lid. The sides are a woven basket material. The lids are covered with shells. The center of each lid has a large iridescent shell. I cleaned years of dirt off of them and they have a lovely shine. The inside is lined in bright blue. 4" x 6" x 3 1/2". The feet have had some reinforcement. I see one small shell missing.

Item ID: 576-1