France, Republic. An Ornate Pin Box And Portrait Frame, C. 1915 Hold re-finished

re-finished

maker mark on side between 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms “G&S

Illiness did not elude Strachan

It was nice and warm in there and I must have fallen asleep because first thing I knew

reverse-mounted

France, Republic. An Ornate Pin Box And Portrait Frame, C. 1915 Hold re-finishedA bronze gilt cast frame with ornate floral design around the edges and large bow with flowers at 12 oclock, hosting a portrait of a young woman signed B. Guerard with glass covering, reverse presents a cloth backing with multiple claws, easel backing and loop ring for hanging, measures 109. 13mm (w) x 174mm (h laying flat), weighs 216. 8 grams, wear to gilt, easel hinge functional, overall very fine condition. A Decorative Pin box in a soft rococo