Romantic Sausages

While not technically a valentine, I thought this odd, 1911 postcard was romantically-themed enough to qualify. Definitely one of the strangest postcards I've ever found...

Goofy Girl Valentine

This vintage movable valentine is one of my favorites. Moving the goofy-looking girl's tongue makes her eyes move, revealing the words 'Be Mine'. American, 3 inches square, circa the 1930s-40s.

Flaming Heart Spinner Valentine

This itty bitty German valentine, just 3 1/4 inches tall and circa the late 'teens or early '20s, features a "spinner" that gives the effect of a flaming heart in the background. For some reason, the little boy appears to be dressed as a wizard.

Topsy Turvy Valentine

"He loves  me, he loves me not," says this circa 1920 German made Valentine, 5 inches tall. A topsy turvy, the character's facial expression changes when the card is flipped over.

Coming Up in February...

-14 days of vintage valentines  

-a 1925 Tootsie Toy dollhouse with original furnishings   

-and our latest restoration project: a fancy 1890s German dollhouse pastry shop...sneak peek below!

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