Antique Handmade Mechanical Valentine: Cupid's Soldier game player And while one there are

And while one there are some later sets out there also published by Hans Huber

I am not sure when this one was made or who made it

It features the original nails--10 up the seam of the box where the wood overlaps

Overall dimsensions: 8 13/16" x 6 3/4"

Though still quite long surely this sign was surely once longer-I might guess relating to martial arts of some sort

Antique Handmade Mechanical Valentine: Cupid's Soldier game player And while one there areYesterday I came across a bunch of old handmade valentines, including this one, filling me with total joy. While most were surely made by young school girls, I have to think it was a mother or a teacher who made this one, as it's quite a thing! Our soldier's arm moves up and down, giving him some range: he might be ready to tip his hat, or to salute, or to wave hello or to have a rest. Pretty fun. 7 1 4" t x 3" w and in great condition. WWI era I