Antique French Ormolu Mourning Frame with Sepia Portrait | Pat. May 5, 1908

A beautifully aged antique French-style ormolu mourning frame crowned with an elegant ribbon and bow crest. Preserved within is an original sepia portrait, while the reverse retains its stamped patent date of May 5, 1908, offering a glimpse into the frame’s early 20th-century history.

The frame displays substantial finish wear and gold loss throughout, revealing the darker metal beneath and creating the rich, timeworn patina collectors often seek. The original portrait remains housed within the frame, making it a charming decorative piece for a bookshelf, dressing table, cabinet of curiosities, or gallery wall.

Details

• Antique French-style ormolu mourning frame
• Original sepia portrait included
• Reverse stamped: “PAT. MAY 5, 1908”
• Ribbon and bow crest design
• Approximate Size: 5.75” H x 4” W

Condition
Antique condition with significant finish wear, gold loss, surface scratches, oxidation, and age-related patina throughout. Wear is consistent with age and decades of handling and contributes to the frame’s authentic character. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.

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