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Four Mechanical Valentines http://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2283/lots/401

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$1,175

Four Mechanical Valentines, c. 1860s, each features a pull-tab that causes the character to move, a lady exiting a carriage, marked "Dean & Son," a gentleman moving his arms and legs, a naughty lady lifting her skirt, and a man shaving, plus a card depicting a cozy cottage with an idyllic verse about married bliss, lifting the card reveals the future chaos, size to 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., (some surface wear and soiling).

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Auctioneer:
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Date:
2005-05-03

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