1820440

American Miniature Federal Frame Gilt Rope #1820440

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American Miniature Federal Frame Gilt Rope  #1820440
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Antique gold leaf frame, American Federal Period, 1790-1810. This miniature gold leaf frame is extremely rare in its very early date and its size, made to hold two miniature portrait paintings. This antique frame&#39;s cove retains its applied gold leaf rope twist, as used also on finest quality mirrors and clocks of the early American Federal period. In untouched state, this rare frame retains its original gold leaf, now be-speckled with age spots from dust mites. It also retains its original wire hanging hook at top center, its 18th C. T-head corner nails and original ochre paint on edges. Molding slants slightly toward back, another rare feature denoting its early date. Thin old bubbly glass that survived with it may also be original. 7-1/4 x 9-1/4 inches lip. 9-3/4 x 11-3/4 inches outside. 1-1/4 inches deep. This frame is as rare as it gets in antique American frames.
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<tr><td>Condition:original</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1790-1810</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:American Miniature Federal Frame Gilt Rope </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York State</td></tr>
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