Set of Five Handmade Crayon Decorated Valentines tongue a British zoologist) to be

a British zoologist) to be a species distinct from the African Leopard

with a nice surface patina

this is a perfect piece to add to the everyday mix

maybe 3rd rather than 4th quarter 19th c

2 7/8" x 1 3/8" and in beautiful antique condition

Set of Five Handmade Crayon Decorated Valentines tongue a British zoologist) to beI always feel lucky when I manage to snag some old handmade valentines, and these boldly crayon colored ones, with hearts and flowers everywhere, are real charmers. The name Elsie Metz appears on most as the recipient, but what I took at first for dates are I think instead maybe coded names for the senders! (i. e. 19 5 12 would mean S E L???? or some such?) A couple of these are double layered, opening to messages inside; otherwise messages are on the