Antique Needlepoint Sampler, Tapestry, French Napoleon III Family, c.1850 claret jug Browse and enjoy

Browse and enjoy

now being regarded as a rarity which is only owned by collectors

5" and 1" tray height

but still is so appealing

There are no flaws to the dore ormolu framework other than a split solder where the glass meets the frame (twisted brass wire holding the basket to the carriage now)

Antique Needlepoint Sampler, Tapestry, French Napoleon III Family, c.1850 claret jug Browse and enjoyThis is from my private stash. I'm disbursing panels I just am never going to get to make up in to those lush opulent down filled throw pillows I love. YOU get to do it, instead. FABulous! This is a finely stitched petitpoint, really, in the needlework style roughly called needlepoint. One tiny stitch over a thread of the linen canvas upon which it is worked, silk and wool yarns used and some metallic threads there at Napoleon III's epaulets. Its has