"Pair Of Ormolu And Ivory Miniature Frames - Louis XVI Style Mid 19th Century"
Precious pair of miniature or pictures frames. Gilt bronze (ormolu) and ivory. antique Louis XVI style (mercury gilding) from the mid 19th century. Beautiful object of great luxury, usually such bases would be mde of white marble. The use of ivory is an extreme refinement. (ivory early nineteenth century, well before 1947 and the Washington Convention).
Ideal to present photos of a couple.
Total Height 11cm
Total Width 7cm
maximum Dimensions of the inside Oval 3.5 x 4.8cm Dimesions of the Oval Window 3 x 4.2cm
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