Antique Brass Frame Ornament with Ribbon

A small antique French brass frame repurposed as an ornament, retaining its original 19th-century detail and soft, time-worn patina. The piece is strung with an antique French ribbon and finished with a fragment of antique handwritten document set behind the oval opening.

Measures 7" x 1.75"

Styling

Lovely hung on a tree branch, a cabinet knob, a frame corner, or layered on a stack of books. Its petite scale and warm brass tone make it easy to mix with other ornaments and antique paper pieces.

Historical Context

Miniature brass frames like this were commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th century for small photographic portraits or keepsakes. Repurposed as an ornament, it highlights the craftsmanship of the period—crisp floral corners, beaded molding, and a clean architectural silhouette—while adding a personal historical note through the antique text.

Ribbon: Antique French ribbon in a soft blush tone.

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