Victorian Hand Made Valentine | 1854One of a kind, early Victorian valentine dated 1854. At just under 8 x 10, its roughly the same size as a large quarto valentine from the same decade, and laid out in a similar way, though this is entirely hand made. The central piece with white & gold paper is probably a label or wrapping for thread or fabric. The handwritten poem at the bottom is terribly serious. What a lovely thing. Some missing paper elements and age tanning, otherwise excellent.

The vestments are in very good condition save for some separation of the trim on the capelet

Although there is an established precedent for casket plates being framed

and I think that is perfect

Bound in green cloth boards with an illustration of an imprisoned girl on the cover

5” tall with a 4

These old glass holy water bottles are getting tougher to find

baroque revival wall sconces with mirrors and candleholders

Refer to photos for size and condition: Some wear to the patina and a chip to the glass at the bottom

About 75% full

Antique hand colored photogravure on Japan vellum after the painting “Reclining Odalisque” by Jean-Joseph Benjamin Constant

Selling as found in what I think is a slightly later

Midcentury vintage travel pack of smelling salts from a local funeral home