A Victorian giltwood and composition picture frame

A Victorian giltwood and composition picture frame, circa 1870, now as a wall mirror, with old label for Harvard University of Art verso, 105cm high, 121cm wide Provenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, numerous chips and losses to the composition elements of the frame The plate essentially new, the Harvard label referring to the previous painting that occupied this frameThe gilding to the mouldings is bright and smooth, the gilding to the leaf moulded bands is more matt in appearance, but none is granular as later gilt paint.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer