Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire sterling blades and elegant brass

sterling blades and elegant brass inlaid storage and/or presentation box

later to be known as Voltaire

the overall beauty overwhelming it by great measure

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

Either masculine or feminine

Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire sterling blades and elegant brassA 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