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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All prices include UK postage. International shipping will be at cost.
Internal Reference: 7588
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1048539
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 37.5cm (14.8inches)Width is 37.5cm (14.8inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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