Antoni with Roses, Watercolor Postcard, 1928 carved wooden sculpture The top latch on the

The top latch on the front opens to reveal two interior trays (and an underside of the lid that is as ornately decorated as the exterior

handle alone 7 7/8" long

making it feel almost like a valentine

) In any case

Antoni with Roses, Watercolor Postcard, 1928 carved wooden sculpture The top latch on theOh, what a sweet young man this Antoni must have been, who painted this postcard offering roses and wishes for a happy day to a Senorita Taquita. The fancy outfit and Italianate setting make me think he may have been channeling Romeo, and I find the whole thing, down to the expression on his face, incredibly tender and just the right amount of awkward to make it completely charming. Dated 1928 I believe and in excellent condition. 3 1 2" x 5 1 2. No