Like some fine frames (4)

I believe the answer is:

gilt

(Other definitions for gilt that I've seen before include "Coating that looks like gold" , "Bond" , "Gold-coloured coating" , "Sow" , "Covered in gold leaf" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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