Antique French Napoleon III 4 3/8” Gilt Ormolu Double Picture Frame, Ovals, Bow alligator I see no age cracks

I see no age cracks or splits in the wood

and perhaps there was a companion one of his bride

Quality is very high

There is some dimpling to the knife handle and it appears the original steel blade has been sharpened down to an imperfect shape but still usable

and was not inclined to give him up even for the king's sake

Antique French Napoleon III 4 3/8” Gilt Ormolu Double Picture Frame, Ovals, Bow alligator I see no age cracksCharming 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