Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire There is a old wire

There is a old wire holding the 2 remaining carved links together

she seems to be contemplating the words in the book or letter

the undulating carved ebony trim is more from the Charles X era but we'll extend that to the the Napoleon III era just in case

It will will be just gorgeous accented there with perhaps antique metal (in gold) passsimenterie (trim)

but you can also see the small assayer's mark

Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire There is a old wireA beautiful example of the early Victorian era silk needlepoint on paper, this one still protected in its original antique burled hardwood frame with gold fillet, a brilliantly conceived and executed sampler of florals in bouquet. Likely done by a young girl as she honed her needlework skills. Remember, in that time, most girls were not allowed many subjects of study that were not home decor and childcare related. Handcrafted wool and silk yarns, sewn