Heart in Hand with Intact Daguerreotype Case Lana_Manis either leaning against something or

either leaning against something or on a small easel

An French envelope and stamp were used for the cuff

It is marked Leonard Silverplate

given the difficulty I had in finding sewing birds at times

and I guess that’s why the upper part of the bird is not connected

Heart in Hand with Intact Daguerreotype Case Lana_Manis either leaning against something orSome time ago, I bought several antique frames and daguerreotype cases. These make beautiful frames for love tokens. This case was still intact. It's a perfect keepsake! The case is embossed on the front and has the tiniest, delicate working latch. One side of the interior features a beautiful embossed velvet. A tiny gilt design goes all around the interior edge of the case. The heart and hand pieces are usually made from aged, stained, watercolored