France, Republic. An Ornate Pin Box And Portrait Frame, C. 1915

A bronze gilt cast frame with ornate floral design around the edges and large bow with flowers at 12 o’clock, 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 style composed of bronze gilt, presents a circular portrait disc on the top of the lid, decorated with flowers and a roped edge, the base also presents floral designs with a plain bottom stamped FRANCE, the interior presents a dark grey velvet lining, with removable lining in the lid for picture access, measures hinge fully functional, 103.01mm (w) x 86.80mm (l) x 31.92mm (d), weighs 147.1 grams, hinge and clasp functional, light wear to gilt, in overall very fine condition.