Antique French Napoleon III 4 3/8” Gilt Ormolu Double Picture Frame, Ovals, Bow alligator 1880" is written in pencil

1880" is written in pencil on the inner mat backing

The enamel 'label' is thick impasto enamel

This is a very fine old etui

I would have loved to see it within a filled leather parure presentation box

Bow-top dore bronze frame is mounted in larger rectangular form desktop frame that would have once had an easel stand but that part has gone missing over time

Antique French Napoleon III 4 3/8” Gilt Ormolu Double Picture Frame, Ovals, Bow alligator 1880" is written in pencilCharming antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era 4 3 8" wide gilt bronze or ormolu double picture frame with Louis XVI or Empire style bow & ribbon tops, fluted & crossed ribbon accented offset ovals with original easel stand! Just the type you would see housing a wonderful pair of old hand painted portrait miniatures (Napoleon & Josephine perhaps?) and, in turn, the type we love clustering on a mantel or tabletop to show off our own family