Antique Petitpoint Needlepoint Tapestry Sampler, Boys Playing Soldier Rare Tortoise Shell Frame St. Louis ready to hang or shelf

ready to hang or shelf display

Legros d'Anizy & die stamped Creil marks with pale yellow borders and sheet music or musical text/scene centers entitled "Les Frelons" & "Avriel"

The common woman - a huge departure from the realism/orientalist art that preceded this opening of early Impressionism

The comb has seen better days

A superb long and adjustable bracelet with hallmarked 18k gold clasp (French eagle's head marks guarantee 18k solid gold)

Antique Petitpoint Needlepoint Tapestry Sampler, Boys Playing Soldier Rare Tortoise Shell Frame St. Louis ready to hang or shelfVery early 1800s for this one, a fine petitpoint on linen canvas that depicts the most charming pair of little boys, dressed up and playing soldier and marching drummer. One has a military hat and there's a rifle leaning on the fence. The one boy is placing a fake mustache on his drummer friend. So sweet the image, and such a darling composition, fine palette of colors. There is, in addition, a very special frame on this one. This carved ruffle filet