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Boin Taburet Ormolu Photograph Frame
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Boin Taburet Ormolu Photograph Frame

1900 - 1920
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Boin-Taburet 1873-1901

A Belle époque period, French, ormolu photograph frame of large size by Boin-Taburet. Of rectangular form the ormolu frame cast with waterleaf & beaded edge, the silk moire inset with central portrait aperture, the corners with circular cartouches, all highlighted with gilt metal decoration. Stamped “BOINTABURET 35194’.

Height 17 3/4” (45cm)

Width 14 1/2” (37cm)

Depth 7 1/2” (19cm) Adjustable easel

French

Circa 1900

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Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Picture Frame to the 1900s.

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SA1167211
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4005
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Description
Boin-Taburet 1873-1901

A Belle époque period, French, ormolu photograph frame of large size by Boin-Taburet. Of rectangular form the ormolu frame cast with waterleaf & beaded edge, the silk moire inset with central portrait aperture, the corners with circular cartouches, all highlighted with gilt metal decoration. Stamped “BOINTABURET 35194’.

Height 17 3/4” (45cm)

Width 14 1/2” (37cm)

Depth 7 1/2” (19cm) Adjustable easel

French

Circa 1900

Please email or phone for details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Picture Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167211
Dealers Internal Ref
4005
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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An antique rectangular French ormolu picture frame with pink silk mount, classical gilded appliques, a central octagonal aperture, and four circular corner apertures.
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An antique rectangular French ormolu picture frame with pink silk mount, classical gilded appliques, a central octagonal aperture, and four circular corner apertures.
Boin Taburet Ormolu Photograph Frame
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An antique rectangular French ormolu picture frame with pink silk mount, classical gilded appliques, a central octagonal aperture, and four circular corner apertures.
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French ormolu photograph frames are decorative mounts crafted using gilded bronze, a technique popularised in 18th and 19th-century France. They typically feature intricate Neoclassical motifs, classical figures, and beaded borders, often combined with silk or velvet backings to display family portraits and miniatures.

These frames were predominantly constructed from cast bronze coated in a thin layer of gold mercury amalgam, known as ormolu. The interior surfaces frequently incorporated silk, satin, or velvet textiles alongside glass panes to protect and display portraiture.

Authentic ormolu features heavy cast bronze with meticulous hand-chased detailing, showing slight variations in casting and natural wear or oxidisation in unexposed areas. Maker marks, stampings from Parisian silversmiths or bronziers, and original silk linings also help verify authenticity.

An antique ormolu frame can be placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, bedside table, or console, where the metallic finish creates contrast against contemporary painted surfaces. Layering it alongside modern photography or art creates an eclectic display.

Dust gilt bronze gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding abrasive chemicals or metal polishes that strip the gilding. Textile components should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent silk degradation and color fading.
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