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This large, elegant, whimsey carved and decorated frame has an exceptional look. It dates from the late 1800's, with applied carved leaves, hearts, ivy, a large scrolled crest, and scalloped layers. Each finial has a freely moving, whimsey carved ring and is topped with an acorn. Shaped columns stand out in front of each side. The dark brown varnish is beautifully crazed. It measures 41" high by 18 3/4" wide by 2 1/2". Inside the frame is the original mirror. The condition is excellent, with one missing leaf in the lower left corner and slight loss of silver on the mirror. The price is $1775.00. Inventory Code: TAHP. Large carved whimsey frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of lower edge ... Closeup of upper left ... Closeup of upper right.
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This is a nice rustic birch and twig picture frame from Maine. The back is thin cedar boards, topped with birch bark and outlined with bent twigs. It was probably made c. 1940's, and measures 10" high by 7" wide by 1/2" thick. The opening is 6" high by 3" wide. The condition is excellent. The photo inside is not original or old. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: TPCH. Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view. Larger images: Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view.
This is a very detailed carved and painted wooden desk frame. It is in the form of a house, with a heart under the eaves, patterned shutters, and a small fenced yard. The picture goes in the open window. On the back is painted "Masseille France 1945". It is 10 3/4" high by 11" wide by 2 3/4" deep. The opening is 2 3/4" high by 2" wide. The condition is excellent, with very slight paint loss on two of the fence posts. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TSTP. Carved frame ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of heart ... Closeup of carving and paint detail ... Back view ... Top. Larger images: Carved frame ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... From above ... Closeup of heart ... Closeup of carving and paint detail ... Back view ... Top.
This is an extremely nice old tramp art frame, with very good form and design. The frame is 30 1/2" high by 22" wide, with a depth of over 3 inches. There is an inner recessed flat frame surrounding the 19 1/2" by 13 1/8" opening. From there, the frame is built out in up to 13 layers. The pyramids are each topped with an old oxidized brass tack. The double sides of the frame are each 5 layers deep and have black velvet between them. This frame came from Germany, was made in the late 1800's, and is in very good to excellent condition. It has only a tiny bit of wear, a little loss to the dark lacquer surface, and a slight chip to the glass in one corner. It includes a matted print. The back can be removed for the replacement of your choice or removal of the glass. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: AOOA.
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This is a frame/niche assemblage with carved trees and a photo under glass of the inside of a church and altar. It is Norwegian. This piece was probably made in the earlier part of the 1900's. It is in very good condition, with just a little wear. Some of the surface is unfinished and some varnished. The frame is oak, while the trees are a softwood. It is 10" high, 8" wide, and 4 1/4" deep. It looks like something would have to be taken apart if one wanted to remove the photo. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: AWAO. Image ... Side view ... Other side/top ... Back view ... Closeup of photo. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Other side/top ... Back view ... Closeup of photo.
This is fairly large swivel frame with a rustic look plus carved and burned decoration. The frame is from about the 1930's and has a dark varnish finish. It is in very good condition. The base is 11 1/2" by 4", and the frame itself is 8 1/2" by 11", with an opening 6 1/2" by 9". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: ACCA. Overall view ... Close-up. Larger images: Overall view ... Close-up.
Here is a very folky wooden frame which is built in 3 layers, with carved hearts and diamonds. The 4 stylized, boxy, hearts are also scalloped out toward the centers. The wood is a naturally aged pine which has taken on a grayish-tan color. It was probably made around the 1920's; is 15 1/4" by 13 1/2" by 2" deep - with an opening of 9 7/8" by 11 3/4", and it is in excellent condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: ATOW. Image ... Close-up ... Back ... Larger images: Image ... Close-up ... Back.
This is a folky chip-carved frame on a free-standing swivel base. It is made from two shades of wood with a clear varnish finish. There are nice construction details, including uprights which are mortised and pegged. It stands 7 1/4" high by 7 1/2" wide by 3 1/4" deep. The opening is 3 1/8" high by 3" wide, and a photo could easily be added from the back. The condition is excellent, and the age is probably 1940's or 50's. It was found in TN. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: AATR. Chip-carved desk frame ... Larger image ... Back ... From below.
An interesting carved star shape frame or base. Great paint, color, and surface. 8 1/4" outside, 2 7/8" inside, and 2" deep, carved from a single piece of wood. The back also has a nice beveled shape. Early-mid 1900's in very good condition. It doesn't have a "lip" on the back for a picture, so we're not sure of the original use, but it is a nice decorative piece. The color is darker than shown in the photo. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: ASRS. Star frame ... Side view.
This old, very good looking swivel frame has a carved diamond on the top. It came from TN, was made in the early 1900's; is in perfect condition; and is 11" high by 14 3/4" wide by 2 3/4" deep. It is finished in a dark, slightly crazed lacquer with nice even color. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: APTR. Image ... Closeup of top.
Because of the dark color of this frame, the details are hard to see on some monitors. The following photos, while lighter in color than the actual frame, show the details much better. Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... 3/4 view ... Back ... VERY inaccurate color, but high contrast emphasizes the detail. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... 3/4 view ... Back
An inlaid frame in several shades of wood, with a swivel base. It has a crackled varnish finish that is slightly worn on the base. Four wood pieces on the back can pivot to hold a picture or mirror in place. It is 8 1/4" high by 12 3/4" wide
by 3" deep, in very good condition, probably made about the 1920's. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: PKTP. Image.
This pair of frames are made from tongue depressors, with carved and applied decoration. Probably c. 1940's, they have a very worn, crusty varnish finish darker than the photo. They are in very good condition, although one is missing one of its carved diamonds. They each measure 5 1/2" by 7", with openings 2 1/4" by 3 1/2". The pair is $95.00. Inventory Code: PROK. Image.
This is a very well made inlaid frame with a long base. It pivots on two upright posts, each 8" high. The base is 23" long, 3 1/2" deep and 1" high. Inlaid into it are darker 1/2" squares. The frame itself is 6 1/2" by 8 1/2" on the outside and 4 1/2" by 6 1/2" inside. Made around 1930 with an old varnish and in very good condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: PKSS. Image.
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