What periods do these pieces date from?

The listings span multiple centuries, including seventeenth-century cartography, eighteenth-century panel paintings, and numerous examples from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras. Later twentieth-century works also appear, showing how timber framing traditions persisted across generations.

Are the frames original to the artwork?

Many items retain their period frames, such as nineteenth-century watercolours housed in contemporaneous wooden surrounds or specialised manufacturer housings. Some pieces have been paired with frames from later dates or restored to ensure structural stability.

How should I hang a heavy wooden framed piece?

Due to the weight of solid oak or walnut frames combined with glass and panel supports, secure wall fixings into masonry or wall studs are essential. Professional picture wire or heavy-duty D-rings mounted firmly into the timber back frame provide safe suspension.

What types of wood are most common?

Oak is frequently encountered in wall mirrors and Edwardian panels, alongside walnut in Art Deco pieces and fruitwood in specific cabinet-made items. Other selections incorporate mixed hardwoods and marquetry veneers matching the aesthetic of the period.