#142

German 19th Century Wax "Valentine" in Original Dome
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$200
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Arranged on a base under an early blown glass dome is a poured wax child with painted costume and hat, on stepped arrangement with wax flowers and lamb, and framed by a garland of flowers. Excellent condition. From a series of miniature wax vignettes originally created as "valentine" gifts, Germany, mid-1800s.