Constant, Be Mine, 19th C. Paper Lace and Die Cut Valentine with Hand-painting unusual lace medalion which I scooped up one

which I scooped up one by one--or two

and some crazing to the lettering

Titled "Ship Building

along with an ancient carved and painted falcon (which I am keeping forever) and said he was certain it was ancient--and looking at that wood

feels like life

Constant, Be Mine, 19th C. Paper Lace and Die Cut Valentine with Hand-painting unusual lace medalion which I scooped up oneI'll never say now to a pretty, early paper lace valentine, this one c. 1840s or so, I believe. A pair of die cut leaves saying "Constant" and "Be Mine," with embossed golden wreath and urn at center, and sprigs above and below, all decorated with hand painted flowers. Blank inside should one wish to deliver it with a note nearly 200 years later! 5 15 16" x 3 15 16. Very good condition, just a few minor light stains as one would expect.