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It does appear that Custom Framing sold decorative art. [ATTACH] https://estatesales.org/online-auctions/lot-33-games-16197981
I'm a bit concerned about the execution of the fir trees which is typical of decorative paintings. [ATTACH] And the execution of the figures,...
Zip codes were introduced in 1963. Debora
That appears to be manufactured board so not going to be terribly old. Painting may well be the same age as the frame. 1960s to 1970s to my eye....
Agree. And new-ish. Debora
That's amazing! Debora
The six-digit telephone number might be a clue. Debora
Completely understandable. It's easy to get confused on the internet because there's lots of mis-information floating about. Debora
Looks like June 5, 1989 to my eye. Nope, that can't be right. According to the internet, they're only been in business 18 years. So date must...
There's a date on the framer's label. Debora
Ormolu is a process which was not used in the manufacture of your item so it is incorrect to refer to it as such. I would call it more accurately...
This may be what you have. As above, photos please. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1601/2 Debora
Too funny! I was thinking of butterfly and decided the motif could very likely have been repeated below. Debora
Given the design mimics a catapult, I would think the missing object would be round or round-ish. Perhaps a matching, miniature perfume bottle?...
Pocket watch is an interesting idea but... They're usually hung and I think your item is well into the era of wrist watches. Debora
Apparently copying Edgar Payne's works is a thing. An art education exercise....
A lot of this type of filigree metalware was produced in the 1960s for vanity items. Given the "diamonds" and their settings, I think that could...
I think it's a fun temporary solution but... I don't think either is shown to their best advantage. (You asked.) Debora
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