I have a zillion beautiful old French frames, and am finally beginning to work them up to sell. If you're wanting to put together a tabletop or piano or desk grouping of your favorite photos, these are splendid grouped in various sizes and shapes, all sold separately. Almost all are c.1850-1880, "Napoleon III" era, mid-Victorian in age. A few are earlier, none later.
This one is a gorgeous square large-sized frame, 9 3/4" long. A pair of appliqué-framed apertures are beautifully set, flanked by gorgeous French floral basket appliqués, others. A double miniature or photo frame, each original glass. A hanging loop top and original easel back remain fully intact, as does the original 19th century cover glass. Ready to add your small photos and display either hanging or with easel stand. Measurements are noted on photos.
Very good to excellent condition, beautifully crafted. These old ones have fine detail and this one has no damage to report. Thick cast, brilliant dore bronze. A cloth (silk moire, refurbished beautifully) inner mat into which the apertures are set, flanked by appliqués. The frame has a silk velvet covered backing, pin-set mount. My favorite type of French frames. It is fully intact, ready to use.
