Lot 1289 , A 19th century red tortoiseshell and metal mounted picture frame. 27 x 31cm

A 19th century red tortoiseshell and metal mounted picture frame. 27 x 31cm
£80-120

Condition:
Metal mounts appear to be silver plated copper, one more worn than the others; four small areas where the tortoiseshell has flaked away, largest 14x6mm at top-left corner; top-left corner two sections of brass bead moulding missing; no repaired or replaced sections seen; generally neglected condition. Provenance: private local client. 18.5 x 22.7cm inside measurement, measured from front; 19.6 x 23.7cm measured from the back.

Sold for £240