Lot 098 - Antique Victorian Punchwork Embroidery Motto “Call Again” In Faux Branch Frame With Leaf Corners, 25-1/2" x 13" 1888 with long tear drop earrings

with long tear drop earrings

Los Angeles

Bas-Reliefs et Camées de la Galerie de Florence et du Palais Pitti (Paintings

This piece was likely made in Japan

featuring a finely detailed engraved nautical scene titled “Sperm Whale at Bay

Lot 098 - Antique Victorian Punchwork Embroidery Motto “Call Again” In Faux Branch Frame With Leaf Corners, 25-1/2" x 13" 1888 with long tear drop earringsAntique Victorian punchwork embroidery motto reading Call Again, worked on perforated paper. Presented in its original faux branch frame with applied leaf decorations at the corners. The frame shows losses, including a missing lower right leaf and damage to the lower left leaf. No mat and no hanging hardware remain. Light age toning and wear to the paper consistent with age and display.