C. 1840s Paper Lace Valentine with Watercolored Flowers in Period Lemon Gold Frame vintage Singer sewing machine parts box and with the original wires

and with the original wires securing his arms and legs still holding tight

and introducing and integrating a queen into a hive

and that originally there was a triangular block or two reading "City Hall" that would sit on top--and indeed

7 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1/2 and in very good antique condition

C. 1840s Paper Lace Valentine with Watercolored Flowers in Period Lemon Gold Frame vintage Singer sewing machine parts box and with the original wiresIt's always the season for a good valentine, but now its almost the specific season too and this is a very lovely one, paper lace with watercolor flowers in the perfect lemon gold period frame. C. 1840s. I think likely produced by H. Dobbs & Co., London, a renowned producer of valentines in this manner. Better than any box of chocolates and much more enduring! 6 5 8" x 4 7 8" framed, as found, under glass, in lovely lemon gold period frame. Beautiful