"Try and Break This One", Mid-Century Alexander Sheilds Brass Heart Paperweight

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This is a mid-century solid brass heart paperweight with signature Alexander Shields on the back and with inscription on the … Read more This is a mid-century solid brass heart paperweight with signature Alexander Shields on the back and with inscription on the front "TRY AND BREAK THSI ONE"! This great piece came from the Alexander Shields exclusive store on Park Avenue, New York. These were available to personalize and this buyer used this snarky apropos expression ...... (oh to be a fly on the wall in the history of this gift). This fun piece is a perfect gift for your BFF as a show of strength, to that Ex who broke your heart or simply a mantra to oneself resting in your favorite space! The perfect Un-Valentine gift! (we can rush this out... leave comment in ask the seller if rush).

The Alexander Shields store was in business from the 50's to 70's and they specialized in high quality apparel for men. The heart has the signature of Alexander Shields on the reverse. This is in good vintage condition with scratches from age, but the brass polishes beautifully! This is aproximately 1 inch thick, 2.5 inches by 2.75 inches.

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