Antique Hand Carved 22"+ French Plaque and Towel Rack with Needlepoint, Napoleon III, Victorian Era King of Sweden or woodland forest chase

or woodland forest chase

18k gold end pieces

whomever carved this

as is the scent bottle with its tiny stopper (stuck but unbroken) and 18k gold cap

Please don't ask me to decipher that elaborate monogram

Antique Hand Carved 22"+ French Plaque and Towel Rack with Needlepoint, Napoleon III, Victorian Era King of Sweden or woodland forest chaseWith a charming and very French needlepoint, florals, ribbons, a harp and bird against a claret red background, this excellently preserved large plaque is entirely hand carved in wood stained a walnut hue. Not a bit of loss to that shell crested hand carved frame, nor the supports, but I do believe the round bar is added later, perhaps replacing one that broke. The bar has been painted black, seems very sturdy. Full measurements noted on the photos.