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Sailors Love Token, 19th Century.
A very unusual Sailor ‘Love Token’ possibly depicting a Captain and his Lady. The surface is roughly split into three sections, one with a portrait of a Captain, the next with a portrait of a Lady and the third of possibly Diana, the Goddess of fertility. This interesting and rare piece may well have been a Sailors gift to his Captain as a good luck token on a marriage. Similar looking, but not to be confused with the ‘bugbear’ powder flasks as it has never had a spout fitted. The carving and patina are excellent. There is no damage, splits or shakes. Circa 1790-1810
Dimensions
13 cm’sCondition report
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The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees