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English frame with a decorative present in shells, 19th century

Height x width: 31 x 22 cm.

In Victorian times in England, it was common to give decorative objects with shells, such as frames, boxes or ornamental hearts, as Valentine's Day gifts. These artefacts were often handmade: shells were seen as signs of enduring love and eternal beauty.

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