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Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine
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Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine

19th century
Sold 5 February 2025 · Wigs on the Green
This “Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine” found a buyer.

It was listed by Wigs on the Green. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

TA is you my dear I do admire

And your sweet charm that I desire

And with my heart I resolved to be

For ever constant unto thee

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This is one of eight verses penned within the eight cut hearts that make up this unique and wonderful early 19th century Valentine. Each heart also features watercolour vignettes of flowers with one showing a couple under a tree with a love bird flying in to deliver this letter. The only clue to the recipient are the initials TA (or JA?) in one verse. There’s no apparent clue to the sender’s identity.

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The Valentine was designed to be folded so inevitably a small hole has developed at the central point. One of the sections has also broken off but, as it’s without loss, this can easily be positioned in place were the Valentine to be framed for display.

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When opened out the Valentine measures 375mm max. in both directions; when folded the floral shape measures approx. 200mm max.

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These early hand-made Valentines are rare and special survivors that speak of romance and undying love.

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Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Cut Paper Valentine to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1048539
Dealers Internal Reference
7588
Dealers Notes

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Description
TA is you my dear I do admire

And your sweet charm that I desire

And with my heart I resolved to be

For ever constant unto thee

“
This is one of eight verses penned within the eight cut hearts that make up this unique and wonderful early 19th century Valentine.
Wigs on the Green

Each heart also features watercolour vignettes of flowers with one showing a couple under a tree with a love bird flying in to deliver this letter. The only clue to the recipient are the initials TA (or JA?) in one verse. There’s no apparent clue to the sender’s identity.

fig 1. A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs.
fig 1. Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine

The Valentine was designed to be folded so inevitably a small hole has developed at the central point. One of the sections has also broken off but, as it’s without loss, this can easily be positioned in place were the Valentine to be framed for display.

fig 2. A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs.
fig 2. Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine

When opened out the Valentine measures 375mm max. in both directions; when folded the floral shape measures approx. 200mm max.

These early hand-made Valentines are rare and special survivors that speak of romance and undying love.

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Cut Paper Valentine to the 19th Century.

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048539
Dealers Internal Ref
7588
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine

Archive II A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View II
Archive III A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View III
Archive IV A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View IV
Archive V A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View V
Archive VI A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View VI
Archive VII A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View VIII
Archive IX A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View IX
Archive X A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View X
Archive XI A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs. View XI
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Verified Since May 2020
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A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs.
Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine
Ref: SA1048539
A symmetrical, multi-lobed folding paper valentine featuring intricate cutwork edges, handwritten cursive poetry, and delicate watercolour floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArtwork & Prints
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian & Gothic
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour, Ink]
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsSymmetrical folding design, Hand-cut scalloped edges, Handwritten calligraphy, Botanical watercolour illustrations
  • SizeH 37.5 cm (15 in) x W 37.5 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Preservation requires framing with acid-free mount boards, keeping the item away from fluctuating humidity and direct UV light exposure, and avoiding lamination or adhesive tapes which permanently damage historical paper.

Due to its fragility and historical significance, an antique paper valentine is best framed in UV-protective, museum-grade glass and displayed in a quiet study, library, or hallway away from direct sunlight.

Authentic pieces show age-appropriate characteristics such as genuine hand-cut edges without modern laser precision, period-correct iron gall ink that may have oxidised or faded, hand-mixed watercolours, and watermarked or laid paper stock consistent with the 18th or 19th centuries.

These pieces were typically crafted using handmade rag paper, vellum, or lightweight cardstock, embellished with iron gall ink, watercolour paints, and occasionally embossed metallic foils or ribbons.

Cut paper and watercolour valentines are intricate, handmade tokens of affection popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras, featuring delicate papercutting (schatenschnitte or pierce-work), handwritten poetry, and hand-painted botanical or romantic motifs.
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