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Good Quality Large Victorian Frame No 26
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Good Quality Large Victorian Frame No 26

19th century
Description

A good quality heavy Victorian gilt frame with Laurel leaf and Greek Key motif in the gesso moulded detail.

The frame is in very good condition overall and whilst it is overpainted, so not the original gilt, it does have a good antique colour and is complete in its mouldings with crisp clear detail to the Regency style design.

This measures 67 cms by 57 cms overall.

The aperture measures 40 cms by 30 cms .

The rebate at the back for the picture measures 41.5 cms by 31.5 cms.

It would be easy to remove the substantial gilt slip which would enable a frame with dimensions of 67 x 57 overall

Aperture 48 x 38

Rebate 50 x 40

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Picture Frame to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09059478
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Pine backing structure: naturally oxidised to dark brown across the boards.
Moulded composition ornament: fine age crazing across the laurel and foliate runs.
Iron screw-eyes on the reverse: early patinated hanging hardware.
Greek key and anthemion motifs: popular classical framing profiles of the period.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151354
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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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Description
A good quality heavy Victorian gilt frame with Laurel leaf and Greek Key motif in the gesso moulded detail.

The frame is in very good condition overall and whilst it is overpainted, so not the original gilt, it does have a good antique colour and is complete in its mouldings with crisp clear detail to the Regency style design.

fig 1. A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge.
fig 1. Good Quality Large Victorian Frame No 26

This measures 67 cms by 57 cms overall.

The aperture measures 40 cms by 30 cms .

The rebate at the back for the picture measures 41.5 cms by 31.5 cms.

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It would be easy to remove the substantial gilt slip which would enable a frame with dimensions of 67 x 57 overall.
Rams Head Antiques

Aperture 48 x 38

Rebate 50 x 40

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Picture Frame to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09059478
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Pine backing structure: naturally oxidised to dark brown across the boards.
Moulded composition ornament: fine age crazing across the laurel and foliate runs.
Iron screw-eyes on the reverse: early patinated hanging hardware.
Greek key and anthemion motifs: popular classical framing profiles of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151354
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge.

Good Quality Large Victorian Frame No 26

Archive II A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge. View II
Archive III A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge. View V
Archive VI A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge. View VI
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Durham
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A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge.
Good Quality Large Victorian Frame No 26
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A large rectangular Victorian giltwood frame featuring a classical Greek key inner border and relief-moulded leaf patterns along the outer edge.
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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGreek key border, Leaf moulding, Deep profile
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This large Victorian picture frame dates to 1880 and comes in a heavy rectangular format styled with a classical Greek key inner border, relief-moulded laurel leaf patterns along the outer edge, and a deep profile. The construction uses giltwood and gesso finished in a gold overpaint displaying a rich antique colour alongside complete mouldings with crisp, clear detail to the Regency-inspired design. The dimensions measure 67 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, incorporating a substantial inner gilt slip and an aperture measuring 40 cm by 30 cm. Placed above the mantel in a home today, it serves as a prominent decorative piece ready to house a favourite artwork or mirror within a traditional or gothic-influenced interior scheme.

FAQs

Victorian picture frames typically feature heavy profiles, gilded surfaces, and classic decorative motifs such as Greek key borders, acanthus leaves, or floral mouldings.

These frames were generally made from softwood bases, covered with composition moulding or gesso to form intricate details, and finished with applied gold leaf.

Authentic period frames show natural signs of age, including fine hairline cracks in the gesso surface, reddish clay bole visible through worn gilding, and traditional mitred corner joinery.

Large gilt frames can be hung empty as architectural wall features, fitted with clear mirror glass, or used to contrast modern abstract artwork within traditional moulding.

Lightly dust the frame using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or damp cloths that can dissolve water gilding and damage soft composition details.
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