Late 19th C.American applied ornament, ogee cove frame, gold leaf with gold metal leaf over.

This frame has a liner with a series of steps , a narrow leaf motif, and sanded panel all surrounded by a row of beads. The ogee profile above has elongated crossed straps with arched tops and floral centers. The top edge has laurel leaves and berries between straps at the corners. Cove sides with a row of beads at the back edge. Original gold leaf under a later gold metal leaf layer.

Minor applied ornament losses. Gold leaf/GML