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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French Champleve Tazza
This impressive, footed tazza is of superior quality, with the original gilt and enamel artwork, fea...
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Price: $2,250.00
Large Italian Carved Oak Frame
This very large, but delicately executed frame features a bay laurel border on the outside, a twiste...
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Price: $2,950.00
Rare Pair Portuguese Colonial Silver Picture Frames
This pair was hand fashioned of teakwood and calamander with repousse silver overlay. The crossed b...
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Price: $2,950.00
Rare Pair of Portuguese Colonial Silver Frames
Found in Goa, India, this lovely pair was hand fashioned with silver overlay on hand carved teak bas...
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Price: $3,250.00
