Frame- Portrait - Wood - Memorial Shadow Box 1880

Victorian Memorial Frame with Oval Portrait and Dried Flower Wreath - 19th Century

A charming late Victorian-era memorial frame (second half of the 19th century), featuring a refined oval photographic portrait of a noblewoman of the period.
The true highlight of this lot is the beautiful, elaborate ornamental wreath made from real dried flowers and foliage, framing the portrait. The botanical arrangement has been remarkably well preserved, with the details of the petals, leaves, and small ferns intact and no signs of crumbling.
The piece is housed in its original rectangular dark wood frame, embellished with a richly decorated raised border featuring geometric and gilded floral motifs.

* Period: Circa 1870–1890
* Dimensions: 22 x 31 cm
* Condition of the inner arrangement: Excellent, with the flowers perfectly intact.
* Condition of the frame: Good overall condition, with a charming patina of age; minor chips from use are visible at the corners, along with slight surface abrasions on the outer edges (as shown in the photographs), attesting to the item's authenticity and age.
* Notes: Original backing with no signatures or stamps.
A unique decorative piece, steeped in nostalgia and perfect for collectors of antique photography, wunderkammer objects, or Victorian antiques.