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This fine Neoclassical style photograph frame is crafted from ormolu and velvet. The frame is fronted with blue velvet, encompassed to the interior with a twisted ormolu border and to the exterior with the edge of the frame. The velvet front is set with classicising ormolu mounts, including foliate swags, laurel sprays, and quivers. The frame is surmounted by an ornate crest composed of a quiver crossed with a flaming torch over a laurel wreath. The frame is supported by an easel backing.
Early 20th Century
25 cm / 9.8 inches
18 cm / 7.1 inches
1 cm / 0.4 inches
Reference:
16547