Victorian Oval Walnut Picture Frames
Country of Origin: United States Period: Late Victorian, circa 1870-1900 Material: Walnut wood with gilt tone oval inner liners, glass, wood backing boards, and metal hanging hardware Dimensions: Approx. 13 x 12 x 1 1/2 in. Condition : Age and Finish Wear Throughout Additional Information: Matched group of four antique Victorian oval walnut picture frames, dating to the late 19th century. Each features a substantial dark walnut/wood molded outer frame surrounding a narrow gilt-tone oval liner, creating the classic deep profile presentation associated with Victorian portrait and photographic framing. The reverse construction includes fitted multi piece wooden backing boards retained with nails/tacks and early style metal hanging hardware and wire. The aged wood, construction, hardware, molded profiles, and gilt inner surrounds are consistent with late 19th century Victorian manufacture, approximately 1870-1900. The frames show varying degrees of age related joint separation and finish wear but retain considerable original character.
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Country of Origin: United States Period: Late Victorian, circa 1870-1900 Material: Walnut wood with gilt tone oval inner liners, glass, wood backing boards, and metal hanging hardware Dimensions: Approx. 13 x 12 x 1 1/2 in. Condition : Age and Finish Wear Throughout Additional Information: Matched group of four antique Victorian oval walnut picture frames, dating to the late 19th century. Each features a substantial dark walnut/wood molded outer frame surrounding a narrow gilt-tone oval liner, creating the classic deep profile presentation associated with Victorian portrait and photographic framing. The reverse construction includes fitted multi piece wooden backing boards retained with nails/tacks and early style metal hanging hardware and wire. The aged wood, construction, hardware, molded profiles, and gilt inner surrounds are consistent with late 19th century Victorian manufacture, approximately 1870-1900. The frames show varying degrees of age related joint separation and finish wear but retain considerable original character.
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