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Perfect gifts for friendship, engagements, weddings, and anniversaries, these one-of-a-kind pieces are inspired by valentines of the 18th and 19th centuries.
I have hand-cut each piece so no two are alike.
They have been made from:
~ antique French documents from the 1800s to 1900,
~ parchment papers that I have stained, aged, painted with watercolors,
~ parchment papers which have been printed with copies of 18th century early American letters,
~ embossed, foil papers from my vintage & antique card and envelope collection,
~ and snippets of vintage letters or envelopes.
In each description, I've noted if the antique French papers have been used. These are the originals and not copies. I debated whether to use copies or the real thing and decided to finally cut into them and use originals for the Valentines.
Ordering information:
Please email me with any questions or with your order list.
I will answer questions as soon as possible.
I will send invoices via PayPal (credit cards may be used).
I will mark items sold or pending as orders come to me.
Shipping:
$7 flat fee for insured priority mail, no matter how many you order.
Outside the U.S. please email me for a shipping quote.
Email:
lanamanis@gmail.com
Number 14 is the only one available now.
1.
The Prickly Heart
wooden frame with glass
sawtooth hanger
total size: 4 3/4" across
$25
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
2.
Prim & Proper
wooden frame with glass, antique French document
easel back
total size: 4 1/2" x 4"
$25
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
3.
The Two of Us
gold tone, double frame, antique French document
easel back
total size: 5 1/2" x 4 3/4"
$35
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
4.
Love is not Lost in Translation
antique French - English book cover, antique French document
handmade wire hanger
total size: 6" x 2 3/4" (including wire hanger)
$30
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
1, 2, 3, and 4 shown together...
5.
My Funny Valentine
vintage
moss green velvet covered board, vintage seam binding ribbon, antique
French letter, vintage crepe paper, face and paper hat were part of a
collage on an envelope I received in the mail.
total size: 10" x 7" (including ribbon and crepe ruffle)
$40
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
6.
There's No Place Like Home
vintage
moss green velvet covered board, vintage seam binding ribbon, vintage
letter with postmark dated Dec.30, 1930. Sent from Mount Vernon, NY to
Lenox Dale, MA. It begins... Dear Sister.
total size: 10 1/2" x 5" (including ribbon)
$40
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
7.
The Bourgeois Gentleman
antique French book cover, antique French document, vintage seam binding ribbon
total size: 10 1/2" x 4 3/4" (including ribbon)
antique French book cover, antique French document, vintage seam binding ribbon
total size: 10 1/2" x 4 3/4" (including ribbon)
$35
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
8.
Learning the Language of Love
antique French book cover, vintage French letter, vintage seam binding ribbon,
dragon bookplate on back of cover
total size: 11" x 5" (including ribbon)
antique French book cover, vintage French letter, vintage seam binding ribbon,
dragon bookplate on back of cover
total size: 11" x 5" (including ribbon)
$35
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
9.
Timeless Love
antique French literature book cover, antique French document, handmade wire hanger
total size: 10 1/4" x 6 1/4" (including wire hanger)
antique French literature book cover, antique French document, handmade wire hanger
total size: 10 1/4" x 6 1/4" (including wire hanger)
$50
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
10.
Love Abundantly
sawtooth hanger
wooden plaque, antique French document
total size: 6" x 8 3/4"
sawtooth hanger
wooden plaque, antique French document
total size: 6" x 8 3/4"
$50
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
10, 11, and 12 shown together...
11.
On Wings of Love
wooden plaque, sawtooth hanger, antique French document
total size: 3" x 5"
wooden plaque, sawtooth hanger, antique French document
total size: 3" x 5"
$30
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
12.
The Gift of Love
wooden plaque, sawtooth hanger, antique French document
total size: 3" x 5"
wooden plaque, sawtooth hanger, antique French document
total size: 3" x 5"
$30
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
11 and 12 shown together...
13.
With This Ring
vintage wooden frame, original metal loop hanger,
total size: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4"
$50
SOLD ~ thank you!
total size: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4"
$50
SOLD ~ thank you!
14.
Better Late Than Never
sawtooth hanger, vintage frame, antique French documents
total size: 7 3/4" x 5 3/4"
$50
15.
Priceless
vintage frame with glass, metal loop hanger,
vintage French document (1939 cheque)
total size: 3 1/4" x 5"
$40
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
13, 14, and 15 shown together...
16.
Old World Love
Embossed velvet Italian frame
antique French documents, vintage glassine for the cuffs,
vintage embossed envelope liner for the hearts,
this piece will open and stand on its own
total size: closed 9 1/4" x 7 1/4", open 9 1/4" x 14 1/2"
$75
SOLD ~ thank you!
SOLD ~ thank you!
Thank you so much for visiting!
Take care and God bless,
Lana
P.S. In a few more days, I will have several hand-painted, puzzle purse Valentines, as well as 3 large Love Tokens in antique Velvet frames.
P.S. In a few more days, I will have several hand-painted, puzzle purse Valentines, as well as 3 large Love Tokens in antique Velvet frames.