Framed 19th Century Victorian Pressed Flowers antique dessert spoons A lovely serene painting

A lovely serene painting

A beautiful antique silk fan with embroidered and  handpainted chinnoisserie-like floral and bird detail

Gorgeous detailed design on the front and a lovely handle too with brass detail

5cm wide x 34

5cm  diameter

Framed 19th Century Victorian Pressed Flowers antique dessert spoons A lovely serene paintingThis charming Victorian pressed flower picture from the late 1800s captures a moment when the art of preserving nature was both a pastime and a sentiment of the heart. During the Victorian era, flowers were carefully pressed by middle and upper class women and arranged to convey meaning. Set within its original oak frame, this delicate piece reflects the eras fascination with botany and memory. Such pieces were often handcrafted as keepsakes, tokens