19th Century Sailors Rolling Pin

Engraved Blue Glass Sailor's Rolling Pin - England, Late 19th Century Victorian Sentimental Object - Engraving "Love Be True" Rare cobalt blue blown glass sailor's rolling pin, wheel engraved with the sentimental motto "Love Be True". Typical of English maritime folk art of the second half of the 19th century, this type of object was traditionally given by sailors to their wives or fiancées before a long sea voyage. Hung in homes, sometimes filled with salt to bring good luck, these objects served to ward off bad luck while reminding us of the faithfulness of the absent one. The deep color of the glass, the fineness of the engraving and the state of preservation make this model a fine example of Victorian folk art.