Many frames, particularly Victorian ones, used applied composition (compo) ornament. This particular frame suffered from some fairly minor losses, but apparently losses at the top edge made it easier for someone to simply strip off the remaining ornament and paint it "gold". As you can imagine, not a satisfactory solution.
As part of my last compo ornament order, I received this very elaborate, high-relief border. These show the frame as found, with repairs and application process for the ornament, which is steamed to make it pliable and release the glue so that it will adhere.
Once completely dry and hard, it will be gessoed and gilded.
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