20th century, possibly a sailor's valentine, fibrous cord-like structure knotted in the form of a boom and mast cross, festooned with anchor and heart atop a plank form base, float mounted within an antique giltwood frame with dark upholstered interior.
Frame dimensions 23 x 18 x 5 in.
Frame with loss to upper right corner, a few old breaks and repairs to small chips at edges.
