{"product_id":"antique-french-love-puzzle-delivrez-mon-coeur","title":"Antique French Love Puzzle – “Délivrez mon Cœur”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful late 19th–early 20th century French novelty puzzle, titled “Délivrez mon Cœur” (Free My Heart). These charming casse-tête amoureux were popular romantic gifts, often exchanged as playful tokens of affection or Valentine keepsakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is complete, featuring the original wooden heart puzzle with string, the printed French instruction sheet, and the illustrated chromolithographed box with its symbolic heart-and-chain design. The aim of the puzzle is to manipulate the string correctly to “free” the heart—an irresistible metaphor for love and courtship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth whimsical and decorative, this piece has wonderful display appeal and makes a unique, story-rich collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Title: Délivrez mon Cœur (“Free My Heart”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Date: c. 1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Materials: Printed cardboard box, wood, string, paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Contents: Wooden heart puzzle, original box, instruction sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition with light, age-appropriate wear to the box. Graphics remain strong and legible. Wooden heart and string intact. Instructions present — a desirable and increasingly uncommon detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47861823013115,"sku":"VINT4569","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/FullSizeRender_748f4996-eb00-4a73-9e59-164eb53dcd70.heic?v=1768514437","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/antique-french-love-puzzle-delivrez-mon-coeur","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}