Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine

Name: Cut Paper & Watercolour Valentine
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1048539
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Wigs on the Green

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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Physical Dimensions

Height

37.5cm (14.76")

Width

37.5cm (14.76")

Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1048539

Dealers Internal Reference

7588

Dealers Notes

All prices include UK postage. International shipping will be at cost.

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. 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.