Set: Valentine, mechanical - TuckDB Ephemera

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Bicycle couple THE SPEEDWELL, Mechanical Valentine novelty, Tuck circa 1900 Please see scans and assess. good condition, difficult to scan well, reinforcements and repairs on the reverse, see scans, the break at the joined arms is tenuous, all wheels turn, there is a crease at the front tire on the woman's bike that shows on the back, very fragile, large and heavy. PATENT NO 27372 RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND. PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY. NUMBER 2262

2262

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

11 x 7 1/2 in.

2

A TOKEN OF AFFECTION, Butterfly glamour, perforated wings,

Butterfly glamour, perforated wings, Valentine novelty, Tuck circa 1900 The perforations are intact but I believe the girl gets partially separated and bent forward to stand A TOKEN OF AFFECTION on reverse A LITTLE THING ON LITTLE WINGS MY LOVING GREETING PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK DESIGNED IN ENGLAND, PRINTED IN SAXONY Circa 1900

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.

3

Copy of MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand

Dutch man with moving arms, Valentine greeting, Tuck, circa 1905 MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand on reverse WHICH HAND WILL YOU TAKE, MY DEAR? NOW CHOOSE CARFULLY! IN ONE I OFFER YOU MY HEART, THE OTHER-SOON YOU'LL SEE! Published by Tuck & Sons Ltd. LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, AND MONTREAL PRINTED IN SAXONY

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

3 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

4

FAIR FORTUNE, bicycle with flowers

wheels turn, stand, Valentine novelty, PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK DESIGNED IN ENGLAND, PRINTED IN SAXONY Circa 1900

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.

5

Forget me not flowers and gold gilt horseshoe, circular perforations

Hanging cupid Mechanical Valentine novelty Forget me not flowers and gold gilt horseshoe RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark PUBLISHERS PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

Frances Brundage (unsigned)

5 x 6 in. folded

6

FOR MINE SWEETHEART printed on heart in hand

Dutch Girl with moving arms, Valentine greeting, Tuck, circa 1905 FOR MINE SWEETHEART printed on heart in hand on reverse WHICH HAND WILL YOU TAKE, MY DEAR? NOW CHOOSE CARFULLY! IN ONE I OFFER YOU MY HEART, THE OTHER-SOON YOU'LL SEE! Published by Tuck & Sons Ltd. LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, AND MONTREAL PRINTED IN SAXONY

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

4 x 7 in.

7

HERE'S TO MY VALENTINE, Soda fountain drink, mechanical top

The foam on the top lulls up to reveal a couple kissing, O, lucky is the one who sips the nectar from thy lips! RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

4 x 6 1/4 in.

8

LOVING GREETING TO MY VALENTINE, 3 D horse cart

LOVING GREETING TO MY VALENTINE, 3 D horse cart PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK, easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

9

MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand

Dutch man with moving arms, Valentine greeting, Tuck, circa 1905 MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand on reverse WHICH HAND WILL YOU TAKE, MY DEAR? NOW CHOOSE CARFULLY! IN ONE I OFFER YOU MY HEART, THE OTHER-SOON YOU'LL SEE! Published by Tuck & Sons Ltd. LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, AND MONTREAL PRINTED IN SAXONY

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

3 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

10

Shamrock or clover with 3 leaves, perforated,

series of circular perforations so that when it is hung the pictures underneath is shown The pictures are of cupids, one in each Shamrock leaf I'LL HAVE NO VALENTINE BUT YOU BE MINE, SWEETHEART, AND AYE BE TRUE! PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

Frances Brundage (unsigned)

7 x 6 1/2 in.

11

TO MY VALENTINE, Candle in Candlestick, mechanical cap,

Candle in Candlestick, mechanical cap, Tuck Valentine circa 1905 The cap is attached to the candlestick saucer by a ribbon, I STRUCK A MATCH TO GET A FLAME, I MADE A CATCH,--YOU ARE TO BLAME! RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY. Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

5 x 7 in.

12

TO MY VALENTINE, Cupid in a purse, moves with string,

LOVING GREETING TO MY VALENTINE, 3 D horse cart PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK, easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.

13

TO MY VALENTINE, Spinning wheel hidden love messages, violet flowers on green background

series of circular perforations so that when it is hung the pictures underneath is shown Messages underneath each lifting section of the flower, LOVE, LIKE TO VIOLET BLOSSOMS SWEET, THAT SCATTER FRAGRANCEROUND OUR FEET,WILL SWEETEN ALL YOUR LIFE AND MINE, IF YOU WILL BE MY VALENTINE! RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

6 x 6 in.

14

TO MY VALENTINE, World globe, map,

World map, globe, Mechanical Valentine novelty Tuck circa 1905 The heart can spin to lock or release the image of a glamourous woman and message inside FROM THE SWEETEST GIRL IN THE WORLD. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

15

VALENTINE GREETINGS, Dutch Goose girl

Dutch Goose girl fold out, standing, 3 D, VALENTINE GREETINGS Each goose carries a heart in its mouth to spell TO ONE I LOVE. MAY LOVES SWEET MUSIC MAKE BRIGHT EACH DAY, AND LOVES FAIR BLOSSOMS BESTREW THY WAY. Easel trademark, RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

Frances Brundage (unsigned)

Size 15 x 7 in. folded,

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VALENTINE GREETINGS, Eyes and tongue move with lever, cook character,

on reverse OH, LOVING HEART, TRUST ON, TRUST ON, AND ROLL THY EYES SO BRIGHT; ACCEPT MY LOVE, DEAR VALENTINE, WHICH THOU CANST READ AT SIGHT. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905

Valentine, mechanical

various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets

4 1/2 x 7 in.

	Title	Item Comment	Number	Set	Set Comment	Artist	Size
1	THE SPEEDWELL, Bicycle couple	Bicycle couple THE SPEEDWELL, Mechanical Valentine novelty, Tuck circa 1900 Please see scans and assess. good condition, difficult to scan well, reinforcements and repairs on the reverse, see scans, the break at the joined arms is tenuous, all wheels turn, there is a crease at the front tire on the woman's bike that shows on the back, very fragile, large and heavy. PATENT NO 27372 RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND. PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY. NUMBER 2262	2262	Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		11 x 7 1/2 in.
2	A TOKEN OF AFFECTION, Butterfly glamour, perforated wings,	Butterfly glamour, perforated wings, Valentine novelty, Tuck circa 1900 The perforations are intact but I believe the girl gets partially separated and bent forward to stand A TOKEN OF AFFECTION on reverse A LITTLE THING ON LITTLE WINGS MY LOVING GREETING PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK DESIGNED IN ENGLAND, PRINTED IN SAXONY Circa 1900		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.
3	Copy of MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand	Dutch man with moving arms, Valentine greeting, Tuck, circa 1905 MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand on reverse WHICH HAND WILL YOU TAKE, MY DEAR? NOW CHOOSE CARFULLY! IN ONE I OFFER YOU MY HEART, THE OTHER-SOON YOU'LL SEE! Published by Tuck & Sons Ltd. LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, AND MONTREAL PRINTED IN SAXONY		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		3 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
4	FAIR FORTUNE, bicycle with flowers	wheels turn, stand, Valentine novelty, PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK DESIGNED IN ENGLAND, PRINTED IN SAXONY Circa 1900		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.
5	Forget me not flowers and gold gilt horseshoe, circular perforations	Hanging cupid Mechanical Valentine novelty Forget me not flowers and gold gilt horseshoe RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark PUBLISHERS PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets	Frances Brundage (unsigned)	5 x 6 in. folded
6	FOR MINE SWEETHEART printed on heart in hand	Dutch Girl with moving arms, Valentine greeting, Tuck, circa 1905 FOR MINE SWEETHEART printed on heart in hand on reverse WHICH HAND WILL YOU TAKE, MY DEAR? NOW CHOOSE CARFULLY! IN ONE I OFFER YOU MY HEART, THE OTHER-SOON YOU'LL SEE! Published by Tuck & Sons Ltd. LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, AND MONTREAL PRINTED IN SAXONY		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		4 x 7 in.
7	HERE'S TO MY VALENTINE, Soda fountain drink, mechanical top	The foam on the top lulls up to reveal a couple kissing, O, lucky is the one who sips the nectar from thy lips! RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		4 x 6 1/4 in.
8	LOVING GREETING TO MY VALENTINE, 3 D horse cart	LOVING GREETING TO MY VALENTINE, 3 D horse cart PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK, easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
9	MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand	Dutch man with moving arms, Valentine greeting, Tuck, circa 1905 MIT ALL MINE LUFF printed on heart in hand on reverse WHICH HAND WILL YOU TAKE, MY DEAR? NOW CHOOSE CARFULLY! IN ONE I OFFER YOU MY HEART, THE OTHER-SOON YOU'LL SEE! Published by Tuck & Sons Ltd. LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, AND MONTREAL PRINTED IN SAXONY		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		3 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
10	Shamrock or clover with 3 leaves, perforated,	series of circular perforations so that when it is hung the pictures underneath is shown The pictures are of cupids, one in each Shamrock leaf I'LL HAVE NO VALENTINE BUT YOU BE MINE, SWEETHEART, AND AYE BE TRUE! PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets	Frances Brundage (unsigned)	7 x 6 1/2 in.
11	TO MY VALENTINE, Candle in Candlestick, mechanical cap,	Candle in Candlestick, mechanical cap, Tuck Valentine circa 1905 The cap is attached to the candlestick saucer by a ribbon, I STRUCK A MATCH TO GET A FLAME, I MADE A CATCH,--YOU ARE TO BLAME! RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED AT THE FINE ART WORKS IN SAXONY. Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		5 x 7 in.
12	TO MY VALENTINE, Cupid in a purse, moves with string,	LOVING GREETING TO MY VALENTINE, 3 D horse cart PUBLISHERS BY APPOINTMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK, easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.
13	TO MY VALENTINE, Spinning wheel hidden love messages, violet flowers on green background	series of circular perforations so that when it is hung the pictures underneath is shown Messages underneath each lifting section of the flower, LOVE, LIKE TO VIOLET BLOSSOMS SWEET, THAT SCATTER FRAGRANCEROUND OUR FEET,WILL SWEETEN ALL YOUR LIFE AND MINE, IF YOU WILL BE MY VALENTINE! RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		6 x 6 in.
14	TO MY VALENTINE, World globe, map,	World map, globe, Mechanical Valentine novelty Tuck circa 1905 The heart can spin to lock or release the image of a glamourous woman and message inside FROM THE SWEETEST GIRL IN THE WORLD. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK easel trademark LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
15	VALENTINE GREETINGS, Dutch Goose girl	Dutch Goose girl fold out, standing, 3 D, VALENTINE GREETINGS Each goose carries a heart in its mouth to spell TO ONE I LOVE. MAY LOVES SWEET MUSIC MAKE BRIGHT EACH DAY, AND LOVES FAIR BLOSSOMS BESTREW THY WAY. Easel trademark, RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets	Frances Brundage (unsigned)	Size 15 x 7 in. folded,
16	VALENTINE GREETINGS, Eyes and tongue move with lever, cook character,	on reverse OH, LOVING HEART, TRUST ON, TRUST ON, AND ROLL THY EYES SO BRIGHT; ACCEPT MY LOVE, DEAR VALENTINE, WHICH THOU CANST READ AT SIGHT. RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD., LONDON, PARIS, BERLIN, NEW YORK, MONTREAL, easel trademark PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. PRINTED IN GERMANY. Circa 1905		Valentine, mechanical	various mechanical greetings that I think should be recorded but that don't fall into sets		4 1/2 x 7 in.

Valentine, mechanical

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