Antique Petitpoint Needlepoint Tapestry Sampler, Boys Playing Soldier Rare Tortoise Shell Frame St. Louis Legros d'Anizy & die stamped

Legros d'Anizy & die stamped Creil marks with pale yellow borders and sheet music or musical text/scene centers entitled "Les Frelons" & "Avriel"

The comb has seen better days

all pieces fit and the box itself is in great shape

No chips nor cracks in the neck so nicely shrouded in its cap

A superb long and adjustable bracelet with hallmarked 18k gold clasp (French eagle's head marks guarantee 18k solid gold)

Antique Petitpoint Needlepoint Tapestry Sampler, Boys Playing Soldier Rare Tortoise Shell Frame St. Louis Legros d'Anizy & die stampedVery early 1800s for this one, a fine petitpoint on linen canvas that depicts the most charming pair of little boys, dressed up and playing soldier and marching drummer. One has a military hat and there's a rifle leaning on the fence. The one boy is placing a fake mustache on his drummer friend. So sweet the image, and such a darling composition, fine palette of colors. There is, in addition, a very special frame on this one. This carved ruffle filet