Serrure de Noël G - grossgrain

An antique French serrure de clé (escutcheon) repurposed as an ornament, retaining its original detail and beautifully aged patina. Each piece is cast in brass or bronze and is strung with antique French ribbon and an antique curtain ring, all sourced from the same dealer in Paris. 

Ribbon is antique gross grain and has natural patina from age. (foundresse believes this is part of the beauty of this piece)

Measures 7.5" x 2"

Styling
 Lovely hung on a tree branch, a cabinet knob, a frame corner, or layered on a stack of books. These ornaments blend seamlessly with antiques and add a refined historical note to holiday decorating.

Historical Context 
Escutcheons were once essential decorative elements in French furniture-making, adding both function and ornament to drawers, secrétaires, and armoires. Their motifs often reflected broader design movements—Louis XVI wreaths, Empire laurel, Belle Époque scrollwork. Repurposed as ornaments, they take on a new life while preserving the craftsmanship of their era.

General disclaimer: Antique item; variations in patina, wear, or coloration are consistent with age.