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Good Victorian Gilt Frame
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Good Victorian Gilt Frame

19th century
Description

This is a good quality Victorian period gilt frame with its original gilt finish in excellent order. The deep frame dates from around 1860 and measures 64 cms by 49 cms overall. The aperture is 39.3 cms by 24.5 and the opening at the back to receive the painting is 26 by 41 cms.

It is possible to remove the slip which would make a frame with an aperture of 42.8 by 27.9 cms and the opening to receive the picture would become 45 cms by 30 cms

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Picture Frame to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 08469553
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Pine body backboard oxidised dark brown: natural aging of nineteenth-century timber.
Moulded composition relief on a pine core: Victorian frame construction technique.
Hairline opening along the corner mitres: expected seasonal movement across the grain.
Gilding darker in the hollows: gradual gathering of surface patina over time.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1067079
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 a good quality Victorian period gilt frame with its original gilt finish in excellent order. The deep frame dates from around 1860 and measures 64 cms by 49 cms overall. The aperture is 39.3 cms by 24.5 and the opening at the back to receive the painting is 26 by 41 cms.
fig 1. An ornate rectangular Victorian gilt picture frame featuring detailed foliage and scroll relief moulding around a stepped inner border.
fig 1. Good Victorian Gilt Frame

It is possible to remove the slip which would make a frame with an aperture of 42.8 by 27.9 cms and the opening to receive the picture would become 45 cms by 30 cms

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Picture Frame to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 08469553
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Pine body backboard oxidised dark brown: natural aging of nineteenth-century timber.
Moulded composition relief on a pine core: Victorian frame construction technique.
Hairline opening along the corner mitres: expected seasonal movement across the grain.
Gilding darker in the hollows: gradual gathering of surface patina over time.

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
64cm (25.20")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1067079
Rams Head Antiques
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Durham
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An ornate rectangular Victorian gilt picture frame featuring detailed foliage and scroll relief moulding around a stepped inner border.
Good Victorian Gilt Frame
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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf relief, scrollwork moulding, stepped inner slip
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian picture frame dates from 1860 and presents a substantial rectangular timber construction finished in gold leaf with an original gilt surface. The deep moulding displays extensive decorative relief work, featuring ornate acanthus leaf carvings and intricate scrollwork across the wide outer border. A stepped inner slip frames the central opening with delicate repeating patterns, creating multiple layers of depth around the aperture. The piece measures 64 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 6 cm deep overall, incorporating removable internal components that alter the internal dimensions for different picture sizes. Placed above a mantel in a traditional or period-inspired living room, study, or hallway, this frame holds artwork, prints, or mirrors to complement interior spaces with classic architectural details. The durable wooden structure and ornate surface treatment provide a distinct focal point on a wall while maintaining historical character suited for domestic display.

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Victorian gilt picture frames are defined by elaborate, decorative mouldings featuring floral motifs, acanthus leaves, and rococo-revival scrollwork. Produced throughout the 19th century, these frames utilised composition ornamentation or gesso applied over a timber sub-structure before gilding.

These frames were typically constructed with a softwood pine or lime wood core, covered with layers of gesso and molded composition relief details. Gold leaf or bronze powder was then applied over a clay bole base and hand-burnished to achieve a metallic lustre.

Authentic period frames display natural age signs, including fine cracking or craquelure across the gesso surface, minor rubbing revealing the reddish bole layer underneath, and hand-joined mitred corners supported by wooden keys or splines.

Pair an ornate gilded frame with modern abstract art or monochrome photography to create a deliberate stylistic contrast. They are also effective when displayed against dark, saturated wall colours or leaned thoughtfully on a mantelpiece or console table.

Dust the surface lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaning solvents that dissolve traditional water-gilding. Position the frame away from direct heat sources and damp environments to protect the gesso layer.
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