Antique Handmade Mechanical Valentine: Cupid's Soldier double vase Plus it it is in

Plus it it is in terrific shape

descend and sing

and the variegated color of the now well rusted iron

with some paint loss

75" tall x x 6

Antique Handmade Mechanical Valentine: Cupid's Soldier double vase Plus it it is inYesterday I came across a bunch of old handmade valentines, including this one, filling me with total joy. While most were surely made by young school girls, I have to think it was a mother or a teacher who made this one, as it's quite a thing! Our soldier's arm moves up and down, giving him some range: he might be ready to tip his hat, or to salute, or to wave hello or to have a rest. Pretty fun. 7 1 4" t x 3" w and in great condition. WWI era I