Late 19th century, Barbados, Caribbean. The hinged octagonal case opens to two shell works. The left with central rondel of seed shells with the message “A PRESENT FROM BARBADOS” within a pink shell border, further bordered by conjoined shell triangles of various color and type. The right side with central heart beneath a shell flower head within a border of geometric shapes of different color and shells alternating with four pink and white flower heads. SIZE: 9-1/4″ w x 18-1/4″ l (open). CONDITION: Case with repairs, otherwise old surface with dark color. The two tableaus of shellwork are intact and in good condition. 52213-14 (2,000-3,000)