What a beautiful pair of early American miniature frames. These date to the first quarter of the 19th century and are composed of a pressed brass molding attached to a wood form backing. These early miniatures are difficult to find in nice condition and this pair is quite unusual for the light moss green tint surrounding the site edge…… Never seen that before and its quite attractive. The frames have their original surface, nice wavy glass, shingle backing and a thin string hanger (was likely originally tin hanger). The pair measures 3 1/8 x 3 1/2 with a 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 rabbet. Fantastic rare, early American pair of frames for silhouettes or miniatures. Thanks from Phoenix Antique Frames. The item “C1820 RARE Pair Early American Brass Miniature Silhouette Folk Portrait Frames” is in sale since Saturday, December 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Picture Frames”. The seller is “puffkit” and is located in Phoenix, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1800-1849
- Primary Material: Wood
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Origin: United States