1860's WALNUT - SMALL ROUND TOP EDGE FRAME

1860's WALNUT - SMALL ROUND TOP EDGE FRAME

Start price	35.0 USD
Current price	35.0 USD
Start time	06/20/2008
End time	06/27/2008
Bid count	0
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This is an american 1860's walnut w/ small round top edge ... This antique frame has a built in liner and a silver gilt liner that is a step scoop profile design ( read general info ) .. Has normal ware - minor - could use a better cleaning and wax ( if you so choose ) .. There is an excellent patina and cond. .... **************************************************************************************** Total size : 25 3/4" x 19 3/4" - Rabbit size : 22" x 16 2/16" Sight size : 21 1/2" x 15 10/16" 2 1/16" wide x 1 3/16" deep **************************************************************************************** Sometimes - click refresh icon ( top left corner ) can improve listing and photo's **************************************************************************************** *****************************GENERAL INFO ************************************* Most specialty wood frames ( meaning not gilt frames w/ wood bodies is what I'm mentioning about Most frames of the 19th cent. and a little of the 20th cent. have silver gilt liners The reason it looks goldish , is the varnish or shellac turns color with old age When you look at a gilt liner and it has spots on it - that is oxidation - air getting to the silver leaf that tarnish's ******************************** The TOTAL size is the outside measurement of the frame The RABBIT size is the measurement were the art work or glass fits The SIGHT size is the inside measurement of the frame