Frames
The earliest antique frames were made of painted or stained oak in 16th century England, which remained popular for frame construction until the mid-17th century when supplanted by pine covered in gilt or finished in silver and lacquered. Producing ornament by pressing a pliable material into a mould then setting it on wooden framework was discovered to be an economical method of frame production. Papier-mâché was the first pliable material introduced for this purpose in the 17th century. Compo, a composition of whiting, glue, resin and linseed oil, became popular in the 1790s and dominated frame making in the 19th century.
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Molded Gilt Frame
Well maintained molded gilt frame with outside dimensions 8 inches wide by 6 inches high, and a pict...
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Price: $75.00
Vintage frame for scale. Candy scale? Postal scale?
Scale frame - no manufacturer markings. Must have been painted yellow - some residue on the outsid...
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Price: $85.00
American Tramp Art Frame (as found)
c. 1900 W 16" H 15"...
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Price: $110.00
American Sterling Silver Oval Frame
This small, table-top picture frame was crafted with ball feet and an easel stand on the velvet back...
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Price: $165.00
Silver-plated Frame with Raised Floral Pattern
Silver-plated copper frame with an intricate and raised floral pattern stamped into it, and copper h...
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Price: $175.00
American Sterling Silver Desk Frame
Of simple rectangular form, marked with initials "M. Mc K.A." on the top edge. With easel support. M...
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Price: $195.00
Portuguese Colonial Parcel Gilt Teak Frame
Hand carved, in a large, useable size, this frame features a decorative crest rail, composed of a cr...
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Price: $985.00
Pair Portuguese Colonial Carved Rosewood Frames
Beautifully rendered, these frames each display the finest craftsmanship found in provincial Indian ...
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Price: $1,250.00
Pair of French Gessoe Frames
c. 1900 W 35-1/2" H 56", Opening W 29" H 49-1/4"...
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Price: $1,250.00
English Regency Gilt Picture Frame
Now mounted with a lovely, beveled mirror, this large frame was hand carved with acanthus leaf detai...
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Price: $1,250.00
