sailors sweetheart cigarette packet art oval rosette. including archaeology and greek pottery

including archaeology and greek pottery

260mm wide x 300mm long x 150mm high

it was originally thought that sailors made the valentines at sea to bring home as a gift for a loved one

Boots and shoes have been a symbol of good luck for centuries

still housed in its original antique maple frame

sailors sweetheart cigarette packet art oval rosette. including archaeology and greek potterya players navy cut senior service cigarette art sailors sweetheart oval rosette, dating from the early part of the 20th century. the player's navy cut logo of a bearded royal navy sailor was based on the painting 'head of a sailor' by arthur david mccormick (18601943), which is believed to depict thomas huntley wood, who served twenty four years in the royal navy in the nineteenth century. the painting was then used as inspiration by players for their