Vintage Butterfly & Seashell Shadow Box Mounted Butterflies, Sailor’s Valentine

This unique vintage shadow box artwork features real mounted butterflies displayed against a cream background, surrounded by an intricate border of natural seashells. Often referred to as Sailor’s Valentine shell art, this style of piece was traditionally handcrafted with shells and organic materials, often sold as souvenirs or keepsakes. • Size: Approximately 8 inches in diameter • Materials: Real seashells, preserved butterflies, hard plastic cover (not glass), and backing • Style: Shadow box / shell art / Sailor’s Valentine style • Origin: Mid-century handmade decorative art (exact age unknown) The butterflies retain beautiful detail, and the shells create a textured, colorful frame that highlights the delicate natural arrangement inside. ⸻ Condition • Overall fair to good vintage condition. • Cover: The clear cover is hard plastic (not glass) and shows some surface wear and discolouration on the inside, particularly near the brown butterfly. This cannot be cleaned off. • Shells: There are minor chips to some seashells, consistent with natural aging and handling. • Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description. ⸻ Shipping ⚠️ Shipping within Canada only due to restrictions on exporting taxidermy-style items with natural butterflies and shells.