Antique 28.5" Lathe Turned French Tabletop or Lap Top Embroidery or Needlework Frame, Stand, Stretcher 18k watch The panels themselves are in

The panels themselves are in roughly 1/4” thick solid oak with the carved decoration adding more depth to that

The oval glass is original

5" x 12" and

Of these mother of pearl trinkets

A manche à gigot is a traditional French

Antique 28.5" Lathe Turned French Tabletop or Lap Top Embroidery or Needlework Frame, Stand, Stretcher 18k watch The panels themselves are inA beautiful piece of furniture, a lady's sewing tool for needlework or embroidery, or quilting, this is the size made for tabletop or laptop use, a stretcher to hold the fabric or canvas tight so needlework can be worked beautifully. Entirely made of wood, this one has only 2 small metal bolts with butterfly wing nuts to tighten the angle of the frame. It comes apart into small space for storage or for shipment, and assembles quickly when one wishes