Victorian antique 19th century sailors souvenir valentine shell anchor diorama Green hand painted dish A 19th Century cast iron

A 19th Century cast iron Grand tour style souvenir candlestick black & gold over painted

The bowl is in good condition with no holes and just a small crack to one area

Measurements are 55cm L x 23cm W x 43cm H

Measurements are 50cm L x 34cm W x 50cm H

Painting measures 21cm W x 26cm H

Victorian antique 19th century sailors souvenir valentine shell anchor diorama Green hand painted dish A 19th Century cast ironA rare and lovely Victorian antique 19th century sailors souvenir valentine shell anchor diorama. These sailors souvenirs were either made, or bought whilst at sea, for gifts to bring home for their valentines. The diorama in the centre shows a Victorian photograph of a seaside resort with some small shells and seaweed inside the domed glass. The shells are all intact and present and the wooden anchor shape is covered with red velvet which can just be