Beautiful folding antique book frame is crafted from leather with intricate gold gilding and tooled detailing, from Brentano’s Paris. The center gold gilt fleur de lis is encased in red with delicate gilted scrollwork all around. There areas of missing leather lace on the edges and the spine has heavy wear. Please study photos carefully. The quality of materials and craftsmanship make this book frame a beautiful and coveted piece for any book collector or lover of fine literature.