Antique Miniature Book | Dew DropsEarly, miniature edition of Dew Drops in a red leather wraparound binding. This popular 19th century title contains a bible verse for every day of the year. D. Fanshaw printer. Undated but inscribed 1851 on the front flyleaf. 2 tall. Condition is good with some wear to the leather buckle.

but finds new life repurposed as a receptacle for rings or studs

These pieces were assembled very simply

The entire piece measures about 22” wide and 20” tall

Memorial assemblages could include casket ornaments like plates or handles

These elaborately die cut & embossed Victorian mourning prints are my favorite kinds of memorial ephemera to collect

late 19th century angel figure glazed in purple

” Presented in a Victorian frame made of wood & timeworn red velvet

it’s about 13” across the bottom

nidcentury vintage crucifix mounted on a gold filigree disc with red rhinestones

The total length is about 22”

Charming Victorian child’s autograph album with numerous entries from school friends

wonderfully aged