One Large Antique Brass Picture Hook Cover / Mount - 1800's Elaborate Made in France Heavy cast Ormolu

One Large SUPERB ANTIQUE FRENCH BRASS PICTURE HOOK COVER

Large elaborate button made from heavy cast brass Ormolu.

For those new to this idea these picture hook covers were used to cover the nail or screw on the wall above a picture or frame. The wire or ribbon to hang a picture was seen above the picture or painting. To cover the nail these bronze or ormolu buttons were used to cover the nail on the wall. It is still an attractive idea and looks quite nice above a small painting or photograph hung on the wall.

Dating from the late 1800's these fabulous picture hook covers are in good condition

This button is of heavy quality metal.

Have a patina commensurate with age and use.

The reverse is fitted with a little sleeve which will slot straight over the picture hook adding that touch of French chic to any picture or mirror

This button is 22 cm by 13 cm approximately. Or in inches it is 8 5/8 inches by 5 1/8 inches approximately.