Early Folded Paper Valentine with Ink and Watercolor Torch and Quiver of Arrows Art Deco porcelain teapot defined by three shelves and

defined by three shelves and a center divide--good for displaying all sorts of things

making this is a perfect gift for a favorite chef

then meticulously cut out (the backs are nearly as good as the fronts)

and I might guess that she was an end of day whimsy of sorts

Early Folded Paper Valentine with Ink and Watercolor Torch and Quiver of Arrows Art Deco porcelain teapot defined by three shelves andSuch a lovely and painstakingly crafted little thing, which I'd call a love token and which is also an envelope, with the pinwheel side opening out such that a little note, or lock of hair, or tiny portrait, or wedding ring(!) might be enclosed and delivered with great flourish. The blue ink ribbon like detailing so carefully drawn along the edges of each flap of the opening side is pure perfection to me, and then this wonderful little watercolor with