A few examples of appraisal values for
VALENTINES

• TWO ATTRACTIVE ILLUSTRATED TITLES Comprising
  TWO ATTRACTIVE ILLUSTRATED TITLES Comprising Anon., THE QUIVER OF LOVE: A COLLECTION OF VALENTINES illus. by Katre Greenaway and Walter Crane (London: Ward, 1876) Small 4to, pictorial cloth, illustrated with brilliant color prints (one broken vertically in two); and R. Ogilby and M. Kavanagh, "Impromptu Speech" and SCRAPPER HALPIN (Chicago: Privately printed, 1905) 16mo, full calf, patterned endpapers.
• SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's
  SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's double Shellwork Valentine, inscribed To One I Love , 9" x 17 3/4". Provenance: Crowther & Brayley, July 31, 2004; An Ohio Collection. Condition: A few small loose pieces.
• SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's
  SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's double Shellwork Valentine , inscribed Home Sweet Home , 9" x 18". Provenance: An Ohio Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's
  SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's double Shellwork Valentine , 9" x 18". Provenance: An Ohio Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: 19th c. A few small losses/loose shells.
• SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's
  SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's double Shellwork Valentine, inscribed From Barbados W.I. , 9" x 18". Provenance: Robert McNeil, 2007; An Ohio Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: 19th c. Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's
  SAILOR'S DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINESailor's double Shellwork Valentine, inscribed Forget Me Not , 9" x 18". Provenance: An Ohio Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Left side with several loose shells. Right side with repairs to frame.
• FOUR INK AND WATERCOLOR EMBOSSED PAPER
  FOUR INK AND WATERCOLOR EMBOSSED PAPER VALENTINESFour ink and watercolor embossed paper valentines, mid to late 19th c. , one dated 1846 , largest - 9 3/4" x 8". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• PAUL BROWN (AMERICAN, 1893-1958). Watercolor
  PAUL BROWN (AMERICAN, 1893-1958). Watercolor and gouache on paper. Horse with Jockey / "Forbra- Valentines 2nd Time Grand National". Signed, inscribed and dated at lower right. From the Long Island, NY estate of Paul Brown. Dimensions: 11.75" h x 18" w Condition: Good. Framed behind glass, unexamined out of frame.
• ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EPHEMERA AND JEWELRY
  ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EPHEMERA AND JEWELRY BOX; SCRAP BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPHS, CDV'S, STEREOVIEW CARDS, VALENTINES, POSTCARDS. 10 1/4"H X 7 1/4"W X 3 1/4"D (BOX)Antique Victorian ephemera and jewelry box; scrap books, photographs, CDV's, stereoview cards, Valentines, postcards., Dimensions: 10 1/4"H x 7 1/4"W x 3 1/4"D (box)
• SAILOR'S VALENTINEHarry Bextel (b. 1935) New
  SAILOR'S VALENTINEHarry Bextel (b. 1935) New Haven, CT c. 2020 15 1/2 in. wide A handcrafted sailor's seashell valentine in an octagonal display case composed of mahogany and glass. The octagon measures 15 1/2 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches deep. Originally made in the late 19th century, sailor's valentines were crafted at sea, brought home from a seaman's voyage, and given to a loved one. As found. Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
• DOUBLE SAILOR VALENTINEHarry Bextel New
  DOUBLE SAILOR VALENTINEHarry Bextel New Haven, Connecticut 11 in. wide A handcrafted sailor's seashell valentine in a double octagonal display case composed of mahogany and glass. Each octagon measures 11 inches wide by 11 inches high by 2 inches deep. Originally made in the late 19th century, these valentines were made at sea, brought home from a sailor's voyage, and given to a loved one. Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
• Victorian Folk Art Mixed Wood Parquetry
  Victorian Folk Art Mixed Wood Parquetry and Lithograph Inset Valentines Box, 19th/early 20th century the exterior with small Victorian romantic lithographs inset under glass, the hinged lid opening to a rose velvet lined interior with albumin print portraits of a couple set into the top 5.9 x 13 x 7.7 in — 15 x 33 x 19.5 cm
• 14PC VINTAGE VALENTINES CARDSAbsolutely
  14PC VINTAGE VALENTINES CARDSAbsolutely precious and beautifully designed cards. Sizes range from by 3 by 2.5 to by 3.5 by 6 This item has no reserve. Issued: 1900's Condition: Age related wear.
• (8 PC) COLLECTION OF VINTAGE POKER CHIPSDESCRIPTION:
  (8 PC) COLLECTION OF VINTAGE POKER CHIPSDESCRIPTION: A Collection of 8 Mahoney Silver Nugget poker chips include the following: (1) 5$ New Year 98 Limited Edition 1 of 1000 chip (1) 5$ Halloween 97 Limited Edition 1 of 1000 Chip (1) 5$ Mother Day Limited Edition 888 (1) 5$ Valentines Day 98 Limited Edition 888 (1) 5$ Valentines day 1 of 1250 (1) 5$ Hard 8 '97 1 of 1000 (1) 5$ St. Patricks Day '98 LE 888 CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Las Vegas, USA DIMENSIONS: CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• 2PC GOEBEL HUMMEL FIGURINESHand painted
  2PC GOEBEL HUMMEL FIGURINESHand painted in matte finish entitled Boy With Toothache and A Valentines Gift. M. I. Hummel impressed backstamp. Goebel backstamp. A Valentine Gift figure measures: 2.5"W x 5.75"H. Manufacturer: Goebel Hummel Country of Origin: Germany Condition: Age related wear.
• SAILOR DOUBLE SHELL VALENTINESailor
  SAILOR DOUBLE SHELL VALENTINESailor made double shell valentine in folding hexagonal walnut case. 12 inches by 4 in deep when closed.
• SAILOR'S VALENTINESAILORS VALENTINE
  SAILOR'S VALENTINESAILORS VALENTINE , circa 1840, octagonal form box with flowerpot design. Diameter 9 ¼ in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• SANDY MORAN TIGER MAPLE SAILOR'S VALENTINESandy
  SANDY MORAN TIGER MAPLE SAILOR'S VALENTINESandy Moran Tiger Maple Sailor's Valentine, with Nantucket map central cameo signed, " Sandy Moran the Nantucket Sailor's Valentine" Diameter 7 ½ in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• SANDY MORAN TIGER MAPLE NANTUCKET SAILOR'S
  SANDY MORAN TIGER MAPLE NANTUCKET SAILOR'S VALENTINESandy Moran Tiger Maple Nantucket Sailor's Valentine , with a Nantucket map central cameo, signed Sandy Moran "The Nantucket Sailor's Valentine" Diameter 7.5 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• PAIR OF OCTAGONAL SAILOR'S VALENTINES,
  PAIR OF OCTAGONAL SAILOR'S VALENTINES, 19TH CENTURYPair of Octagonal Sailor's Valentines, 19th Century, crafted from a variety of seashells, one with a heart and rose center, the other with a star and rose center Diameter 16 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• Box Antique Valentines and Calendar
  Box Antique Valentines and Calendar Tops
• (3) VICTORIAN PAINTED PAPER LACE VALENTINES
  (3) VICTORIAN PAINTED PAPER LACE VALENTINES 19th c., probably American, including: "Forget Me Not," within an elaborate pressed paper surround, and oval rose with flower spandrels and gilt-embossed swags, largest: 12" h x 10" w (overall), framed and glazed
• (TOPICAL) GREETINGS AND HOLIDAYS: 161
  (TOPICAL) GREETINGS AND HOLIDAYS: 161 POSTCARDS EARLY 20TH CENTURY(TOPICAL) GREETINGS AND HOLIDAYS: 161 POSTCARDS, Early 20th Century, Halloween (4), Easter (30), patriotic (11), Thanksgiving (8), Valentines (33), birthday (5), and Christmas (70). Many Santas in red suits, a few Tucks and signed artist.
• SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, 1944-2020), THREE
  SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, 1944-2020), THREE SAILOR’S VALENTINES COMPOSED OF MULTICOLORED SHELLS., CASES 7.5” X 7.5”, 5.5” X 5.5” AND 2.75” X 2.75”.SANDY MORAN, Cape Cod, 1944-2020, Three sailor's valentines composed of multicolored shells. Two largest signed verso. Housed in octagonal wooden cases. Dimensions: Cases 7.5" x 7.5", 5.5" x 5.5" and 2.75" x 2.75".
• SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS,
  SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS, D. 2020), FIVE SMALL SAILOR'S VALENTINES, FROM 3.25" X 3.25" TO 5.25" X 5.25".SANDY MORAN, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, d. 2020, Five small sailor's valentines composed of multicolored shells in star and other geometric designs. One mounted with a miniature hat and one with a miniature basket. Housed in octagonal wooden cases. Dimensions: From 3.25" x 3.25" to 5.25" x 5.25". Provenance: The Estate of Sandra L. Moran of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
• SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, 1944-2020), THREE
  SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, 1944-2020), THREE SAILOR’S VALENTINES., TWO 5.5" X 5.5" AND ONE 7.5” X 7.5".SANDY MORAN, Cape Cod, 1944-2020, Three sailor's valentines. All signed verso. Housed in octagonal cases. Dimensions: Two 5.5" x 5.5" and one 7.5" x 7.5". Provenance: The Estate of Sandra L. Moran of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
• SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, 1944-2020), TWO
  SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, 1944-2020), TWO SAILOR’S VALENTINES., BOTH 9.25” X 9.25".SANDY MORAN, Cape Cod, 1944-2020, Two sailor's valentines. Composed of multicolored shells. Both signed verso. Housed in octagonal cases. Dimensions: Both 9.25" x 9.25". Provenance: The Estate of Sandra L. Moran of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
• SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS,
  SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS, 1944-2020), TWO SAILOR’S VALENTINES: "SUMMER GARDEN" AND "FULL MOON"., 14.75” X 14.75" AND 12.25” X 12.25".SANDY MORAN, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 1944-2020, Two sailor's valentines: "Summer Garden" and "Full Moon". Composed of shells. Housed in octagonal wooden cases. Dimensions: 14.75" x 14.75" and 12.25" x 12.25". Provenance: The Estate of Sandra L. Moran of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
• SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS,
  SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS, 1944-2020), FOUR SAILOR’S VALENTINES COMPOSED OF SHELLS., EACH 7.5” X 7.5".SANDY MORAN, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 1944-2020, Four sailor's valentines composed of shells. Three with multicolored floral and geometric designs, and one executed in all white shells. Housed in octagonal wooden cases. Dimensions: Each 7.5" x 7.5". Provenance: The Estate of Sandra L. Moran of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
• SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS,
  SANDY MORAN (CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS, 1944-2020), TWO SAILOR’S VALENTINES COMPOSED OF MULTICOLORED SHELLS., BOTH 12” X 12".SANDY MORAN Cape Cod, Massachusetts 1944-2020 Two sailor’s valentines composed of multicolored shells. Both with a decorative central shell surrounded by floriform designs. Octagonal wooden cases. Both 12” x 12". Dimensions: Both 12” x 12". Provenance: The Estate of Sandra L. Moran of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
• MARTHA FARHAM CAHOON (MASSACHUSETTS,
  MARTHA FARHAM CAHOON (MASSACHUSETTS, 1905-1999), PRINT IN THE STYLE OF A SAILOR'S VALENTINE.MARTHA FARHAM CAHOON 1905-1999 Print in the style of a sailor's valentine. Together with a copy of Sailors' Valentines, by John Fondas.
• STAMPS & EPHEMERA: THREE RED MODERN
  STAMPS & EPHEMERA: THREE RED MODERN POSTAGE ALBUMS ALONG WITH 50+ PIECES OF DIE-CUT VALENTINES AND OTHER CARDS CONTAINED IN ONE ALBUM AND TWO SMALL BOXES, ALL PIECES WITH WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE, STAMP ALBUMS...STAMPS & EPHEMERA: Three red Modern Postage albums along with 50+ pieces of die-cut valentines and other cards contained in one album and two small boxes, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use, stamp albums missing majority of stamps, all sold as is.
• EPHEMERA: THIRTY-TWO PIECES: SIXTEEN
  EPHEMERA: THIRTY-TWO PIECES: SIXTEEN DIE CUT LITHOGRAPH VALENTINES, EARLY 20TH C., EXPANDABLE ARMS AND LEGS; AND SIXTEEN SMALL CARDS...EPHEMERA: Thirty-two pieces: sixteen die cut lithograph Valentines, early 20th C., expandable arms and legs; and sixteen small cards with movable parts, in very good to excellent condition, vibrant colors, most made in USA with some in Germany.
• EPHEMERA: TWO EARLY 20TH C. VALENTINES:
  EPHEMERA: TWO EARLY 20TH C. VALENTINES: EDWARDIAN DIE CUT VALENTINE AIRPLANE, PRINTED IN GERMANY, VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH MINOR CRE...EPHEMERA: Two early 20th C. Valentines: Edwardian Die cut Valentine Airplane, printed in Germany, very good condition with minor creases, etc., 12 1/4" h.; and a "Fantaisie" 1920's Valentine card with female subject and metal container in red box.
• HUMMELS, SIX PIECES, MOST WITH ORIGINAL
  HUMMELS, SIX PIECES, MOST WITH ORIGINAL BOXES INCLUDING: SCHOOL GIRL PORCELAIN DOLL #1066 HUM521; VALENTINES GIFT PORCELAIN DOLL #52...Hummels, six pieces, most with original boxes including: School Girl Porcelain Doll #1066 HUM521; Valentines Gift Porcelain Doll #52323 HUM 524; Strolling Along, Goebel, HUM5, In German Alps festival store box; Collectors Sample Bird Duet, HUM 169; Land In Sight, #190, HUM530; Wedding Cake Base, HUM1085-D; size range from 4" h. to 16" h.
• EPHEMERA: POST-CARDS, CORRESPONDENCE
  EPHEMERA: POST-CARDS, CORRESPONDENCE AND SOME EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS, ETC. FROM A FAMILY FROM WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND AND HORNELL, NEW YOR...EPHEMERA: Post-cards, correspondence and some early photographs, etc. from a family from Westerly, Rhode Island and Hornell, New York, correspondence covers Germany, France and the United States including Amherst College, most in original post marked envelopes, 1900 - 1930 postcard accumulation with an excellent variety of topics, scenes, some Christmas and Valentines, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use, sold as found. Contained in a lacquered box with early Japanese photograph on cover: group 1898 class portraits from New Britain High; some stamps in clear holders (one Civil War era); smaller photographs, many mid 19th C.