Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire Silversmith marks are for Benjamin

Silversmith marks are for Benjamin Poisson

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

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

I believe this one is French or English in origin

Antique Burled Wood Victorian Frame and Punchwork, Needlepoint on Paper, c.1830 Empire Silversmith marks are for BenjaminA 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