Beautiful Empire style gilt frame with a soft pink silk mat, accented with gilt scroll corners and crowned with a tied ribbon-bow crest. The round opening is perfect for a treasured photograph or miniature. Restored.
In 19th-century France, frames like this were made to hold the most treasured images of the household: portrait miniatures, and later the first precious photographs. Luxury makers dressed them in silk and gilt metal so they could stand proudly on a lady's dressing table or writing desk. The ribbon-bow crest, a beloved motif of French decorative arts, lends it a sweet, romantic charm.
A charming piece for a vanity, desk, or bedside table.
Dimensions: 7" by 8.25"; 4" opening
Origin: France
Material: Gilt metal, silk mat
Era: 19th Century (Empire style)
Condition: Restored; expected signs of age consistent with use. Please review photos for condition details.
