David Pool Antiques

A wonderful, early Victorian card with ivory silk fringe and a lovely lithographed print of pink flowers and ivy. Printed by L. Prang and Co., Boston and copyrighted 1883. There is slight discoloration of the fringe in the top right section of the card otherwise it is in excellent condition. The reverse is a sepia tone print of a tulip and butterflies. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

Copyright 1883,  Boston

3 1/2" Width, 5 1/8" Height

A beautiful and colorful Victorian Valentine card with red silk fringe and two different embossed lithographed prints of fruits, flowers and plates. It is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1900

3 7/8" Width, 5 1/8" Height

A great large Victorian Christmas card with red silk fringe and with two very unusual lithographed prints of birds in winter scenes. Printed by Raphael Tuck and Sons. There is a tiny pin hole at the top of the card, otherwise it is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1900,  London

4 3/4" Width, 6 3/4" Height

A lovely and colorful Victorian Christmas card with ivory silk fringe and two different lithographed prints. One side has acorns and holly and the other side with wheat and flowers. A tiny pin hole is at the top of the card, otherwise it is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1900

4" Width, 6 1/8" Height

A superb, early Victorian Christmas card with ivory silk fringe. Printed by Louis Prang and Co., Boston and copyrighted 1883. A lovely lithograph of a bouquet of pansies and a verse by Shakespeare on one side, and the reverse has a monotone print of flying geese and a tree and "Merry Christmas". Excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

Copyright 1883,  Boston

4 1/4" Height, 3 1/4" Width

A beautiful silk fringed Victorian bookmark with an embossed New Year's card attached with a matching silk bow. Lovely, delicate little card. In excellent original condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1900

7 1/2" Length, 1 7/8" Height

An early and rare round pale blue silk fringed, blue silk padded Christmas card. A lovely lithographed landscape is on the front. There is a small bend at the top right hand corner and an old piece of tape attached to the top left hand corner. The fringe is a bit thin and worn. It still retains its original silk string hanger. The plain cardboard backing shows three areas where there appears to be shadows of previous tape and possibly this was originally in a scrapbook. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

6 1/2" Diameter

A beautiful Victorian pale blue silk fringed Christmas card with a different lovely winter landscape on each side. There is a delicate dusting of glitter on both sides to simulate the glistening snow. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1900

5" Height, 7" Width including fringe

A wonderful small pale pink silk fringe Christmas card with different boat scenes on each side. One side has spots of discoloration which appear to be from either old tape or glue residue. Overall, a very pretty and early card. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1890

3 3/4" Height, 5 1/2" Width including fringe

A lovely, rare Victorian burgundy red silk fringe and satin padded Christmas card ornament. It has a tiny embossed card with a colorful fan, and "A Christmas Greeting" printed on the card. It is mounted on an early piece of cardboard that has a faint inscription on it, that is difficult to read. The fringe is a bit thin and it still retains its original twisted silk cord hanger. Overall, in great shape for such an early and unique piece. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

2 1/2" Height, 3 3/8" Width