Antique German Mechanical Pop Up Valentine Loving Greetings Sweethearts C1900

Description

View Antique German Mechanical Pop Up Valentine Loving Greetings Sweethearts C1900 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. A young girl carrying flowers leans toward a smartly dressed boy holding what appears to be Valentine correspondence, while a pair of birds appears together within the decorative design above them. Antique German Valentine. Date Circa 1900–1915 Period: Late Victorian to Edwardian / early 20th century Description A beautiful antique German mechanical Valentine featuring a charming pair of young sweethearts surrounded by an elaborate display of blue flowers and romantic imagery. The dimensional Valentine opens for display, with colorful die-cut figures standing forward from an ornate floral backdrop. A young girl carrying flowers leans toward a smartly dressed boy holding what appears to be Valentine correspondence, while a pair of birds appears together within the decorative design above them. The intricate die-cut construction, richly colored lithographed figures and elaborate floral decoration are characteristic of the sophisticated dimensional paper Valentines produced in Germany for the international market around the turn of the 20th century. Dating to approximately 1900–1915, this lovely survivor would make a wonderful addition to a collection of antique Valentines, German paper ephemera, mechanical greeting cards or romantic holiday memorabilia. Details Antique German Valentine Circa 1900–1915 Mechanical / dimensional construction Die-cut paper design Lithographed color figures Sweetheart / courtship scene Boy and girl figures Pair of birds motif Blue floral decoration Freestanding display Valentine German manufacture Collectible antique paper ephemera Period handwritten inscription/signature Condition Lovely antique condition with expected age-related wear consistent with a delicate paper Valentine more than a century old. Visible age toning, surface wear, creasing and edge wear are present. The dimensional construction and intricate die-cut elements remain remarkably attractive for their age. Please review all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description. Measurements Are Approximately 4-1/2 Inches Tall x 2-1/2 Inches (Unopened) ALL ITEMS FROM SMOKE FREE/PET FREE ENVIRONMENT Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Paper › Vintage Greeting Cards › Valentine's Day.

Occasion

Valentine's Day

Country of Origin

Germany

Handmade

No

Vintage

Yes