Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire later to be known as

later to be known as Voltaire

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

original violet colored silk interior in quite fine condition

but you can also see the small assayer's mark

Look it over closely - imagine first that each tiny cut steel pin is hand made

Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire later to be known asA 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