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Ebonised & Reeded 19th Century Picture Frame No 40
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Ebonised & Reeded 19th Century Picture Frame No 40

18th century
Sold 29 May 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is an ebonised early 19th century picture frame with an reeded design and inner gilt slip.

The frame measures 52 cms x 41 cms overall. The apperture is 43.5 x 33 cms.

With the slip removed the aperture is 45.5 by 34.5 cms.

The rebate at the back for the picture is 45 cms by 35 cms with or without the slip present.

UK insured packing and delivery is £12

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Ebonised Reeded Picture Frame to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123669
Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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We offer a full money back guarantee if you are not happy for whatever reason within a seven day period as long as the buyer pays for transportation costs.

Description
This is an ebonised early 19th century picture frame with an reeded design and inner gilt slip.

The frame measures 52 cms x 41 cms overall. The apperture is 43.5 x 33 cms.

With the slip removed the aperture is 45.5 by 34.5 cms.

The rebate at the back for the picture is 45 cms by 35 cms with or without the slip present.

UK insured packing and delivery is £12

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Ebonised Reeded Picture Frame to the Georgian era.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123669
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Telephone 07769 255 544
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A rectangular nineteenth-century ebonised picture frame featuring linear reeded moulding against a stone background.
Ebonised & Reeded 19th Century Picture Frame No 40
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A rectangular nineteenth-century ebonised picture frame featuring linear reeded moulding against a stone background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Gesso
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsReeded moulding, Ebonised finish, Mitred corners, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 52 cm (20 in)

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An ebonised frame is made from timber treated with a chemical process or dark stain to mimic the dense, black appearance of high-end ebony wood, a technique frequently used in the nineteenth century.

These pieces typically utilized solid hardwoods such as pine or maple, finished with a dark pigment or gesso layer, often featuring hand-carved or machine-moulded reeding details.

Authentic period examples often display hand-cut joinery, old backing nails or screws, natural oxidisation of the wood, and subtle wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distress.

Pairing dark timber frames with contemporary minimalist prints creates a striking visual contrast that anchors modern gallery walls and adds historical depth to neutral spaces.

Maintain these items by keeping them away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels, gently dusting with a dry, soft microfiber cloth without applying modern chemical polishes.
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