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Convex Glass Picture Frame

Dutch rectangular hanging picture frame, ca 1910
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch rectangular hanging picture frame, ca. 1910 Dutch rectangular picture frame with an oval
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Early 20th Century Dutch Picture Frames

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Silver

Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Scrolled Wire Triple Picture Frame
By E. Mander & Son Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, rare, Victorian period, scrolled wire triple picture frame, Birmingham, England, year
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Large French Belle Époque Neoclassical Ormolu & Enameled Glass Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(bubble) enameled glass. Each frame stands 16-inches high x 10-inches wide x 5-inches deep. The frames
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By E. Mander & Son Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
frame is inset with a removable glass panel. Condition This antique silver photo frame is a superior
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Photograph Frame
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the lower. The decoration to this enamel photo frame is incorporated within a subtly convex border
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver

Italian Heart-Shaped Gold Metal Wall Frame, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milan, IT
Italian heart-shaped gold metal wall frame. Convex glass. Attributed to Cesare Lacca.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame
Located in Delft, NL
in a bronze frame, behind convex glass. Crowned with laurel wreath and ribbon on the bronze frame
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Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Synyer & Beddoes Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Synyer & Beddoes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
glass panel. Dimensions: Height of frame 16.2cm/6.4" Width of frame 15.1cm/5.9" Diameter of
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Dutch Small Silver Photo Frames, Late 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Haarlem The other photo frame has a convex glass and a wooden back, both standing models The
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame by Jean Derval
Located in Delft, NL
a lady, probably Miss Viddom in a bronze frame, behind convex glass. Crowned with a bow on the
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Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Very large heavily carved Regency style round Gilt frame with Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
and frame, the overall diameter is 118cm and the frame is 15cm thick x 10cm Deep, making the convex
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20th Century British Regency Convex Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

The Convex Mirror Company, Stilo Forte 102cm/ 40"
Located in Farnham, GB
kitchens. The frame itself is fabricated out of hardwood by hand. The convex mirror is fabricated from
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2010s British Regency Convex Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

The Convex Mirror Company, Ravello Forte 102cm/ 40"
Located in Farnham, GB
kitchens. The frame itself is fabricated out of hardwood by hand. The convex mirror is fabricated from
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2010s British Regency Convex Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

The Convex Mirror Company, Ravello Forte 102cm/ 40"
The Convex Mirror Company, Ravello Forte 102cm/ 40"
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H 40 in W 40 in D 4 in
Troy M. Stafford Hand Crafted 22K Gilded Looking Glass in Sapele Wood Frame
Located in Milford, NH
A 22K gilded convex looking glass by contemporary Maine artist Troy M. Stafford (21st c). Troy
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2010s American Convex Mirrors

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Gold

Large Brass Honeycomb Convex Mirror
Located in Cathedral City, CA
detail picture Honeycomb: The purpose of the honeycomb design in a convex mirror is not explicitly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Amber Peach Bevelled Mirror in Shape of Flower, Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Pulborough, GB
. The primary standard glass mirror is convex, so it sits proud of the frame. The surrounding glass is
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Antique Giltwood Mirror
By W. Froom
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Strand, London. Carvers and gilders, looking glass manufacturers, picture frame makers. William Froom
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...

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Giltwood

Antique Giltwood Mirror
Antique Giltwood Mirror
H 106 in W 77 in D 10 in
Cartier Modern Sterling Silver Landscape Picture Frame with Regal Gold Crown
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Enamel Picture Frame Asprey & Co 1929
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Large Rare Art Deco Sterling silver & Enamel photograph frame Made in Birmingham 1929 Makers Asprey & Co, Beautiful quality in a pure Art Deco form. The colour both the silver &...
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Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of 3-Light George III Cast Silver Candelabras
Located in London, GB
A spectacular pair of George III cast silver candlesticks made by Frederick Vonham in 1762 with the addition of a pair of 3-light arms by Thomas Pitts I in 1771 (they have clearly be...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Candelabras

Materials

Silver

French Giltwood and Gesso Picture or Mirror Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French giltwood and gesso picture frame or mirror frame, late 19th century. This spectacular antique frame features a fluted border, decorated with flowers and leaves on th...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Picture Frames

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Vintage Set of Five Christmas Candle Holders Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of five handmade and hand-painted christmas candle holders in wood. Five different figures like an angel, santa and a skiier girl. The handmade figures are produced in the area o...
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Vintage 1950s German Country More Folk Art

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirror Gilt Wood
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Beautiful large end 19th century gilt wood mirror. The frame is a large oval with X shaped detailing. glass new.
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Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirror Gilt Wood
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirror Gilt Wood
H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in
Small Italian Antique 19th Century Rectangular Gilded Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Rectangular Gilded Frame, Italy Late 19th Century Glass is included Inside measurements are 6 by 9 inches.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Picture Frames

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Giltwood, Wood

Hunt Slonem "Precious Metal" Three Bunnies Three Metallic Stripes
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Precious Metal" Three Bunnies Three Metallic Stripes Three / 3 / triple black bunnies on metallic copper, silver, and gold vertical stripes Unframed: 22 x 32.5 inches F...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

French Bronze Rococo Style Desktop Picture Frame
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Rococo-style bronze photo or picture desktop easel frame from circa the end of the 1920s. This magnificent ornate frame is made of bronze and has an easel supporting leg on t...
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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Brass, Bronze

An Antique 19 Century English Oil Painting in Original Giltwood Frame
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A well painted oil on bard, England. early to mid 19th century, 1830's in a beautiful original giltwood frame. The painting titled "A Haywain Crossing a River" A haywain is a hay wa...
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Antique 1830s English Paintings

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Vintage Murano Style Christmas Swizzle Sticks - Set of 4
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 clear art glass swizzle sticks. 2 with presents on the end and 2 with bells. No chips or cracks. Fantastic for your holiday bar!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Barware

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Oil on Board Mountain Painting with Gilt Frame
Located in Denton, TX
Antique 19th century oil on board mountain painting with gilt frame.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Beautiful Chip Carving Picture Frame Antique Folk Art, Print of Louis XV. France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely picture frame made of hand carved wood, made in Sweden with a print of King Louis the XV. from France. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden. It is not marked. A nice...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Glass

Sterling Christmas Ornament
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament from 1978 by Lunt Silversmiths. The shape is oval with a cutout in the middle. On one side along the upper rim it sa...
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Vintage 1970s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1977 Anton Michelsen Gilt Silver and Enamel Christmas Fork and Spoon Set
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish gilt sterling silver and enamel Christmas fork and spoon set from Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark. Poul Hanmann (1915-1981) created this "Winter Rose" design exclusiv...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Easel
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 19th century Easel is made of oak and has 4 wheels at the feet which make it easier to move it. when the support for the painting is positioned at its lowest, the height is 51''...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Easels

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Oak

French 19th Century Easel
French 19th Century Easel
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Large French Mirror Antique Louis XVI Style Gilded
Located in Buxton, GB
Antique Full Length Mirror with Carved Country Theme Crest Fabulous Louis XVI Style Straw Hat with Foliage Crest Floral Garlands Giltwood Frame Decoration to Surround in Stucco ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Giltwood

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American Art Deco Polychrome Wood Geometric Photo Frame with Convex Glass
Located in Port Hope, ON
sheet of convex glass (8.0 ins X 10 ins image size). It is signed "Chromo" to its green felt covered
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Photograph Frame
Located in London, GB
A very unusual Victorian sterling silver and blood red enamel photograph frame with a convex
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of Pastel Portraits by Jean Baptiste Perronneau
By Jean Baptiste Perronneau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pastel are protected under convex glass.  
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Antique 1740s French Louis XVI Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Regency Wheel Barometer Signed Cetti & Co. Smithfield, London
Located in Kent, GB
also looking glasses, picture frames and prints. The early two dial wheel barometers with an
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

French Bronze Picture Frame
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous early 20th century French bronze picture frame with convex glass.
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Antique Early 1900s French Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Picture Frame
French Bronze Picture Frame
H 9.38 in W 5.88 in D 3.5 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, unusual, Victorian, sterling silver picture frame with sterling silver "wire - border
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Antique 19th Century English Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Large West Indies Convex Mirror
Located in Bellport, NY
A Striking Mahogany Large Convex Mirror with bevelled glass and carved relief frame.
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Vintage 1940s Caribbean Picture Frames

A Large West Indies Convex Mirror
A Large West Indies Convex Mirror
H 42 in W 42 in D 4 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Henry Matthews
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
convex oval vacant cartouche. The shaped lower portion of the frame is ornamented with embossed
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
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H 11.54 in W 8.19 in D 0.01 in
Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paralleling convex embossed moulded border to the rim. This sterling silver photo frame is fitted with the
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Antique 19th Century English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
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H 10.6 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, 1910s
By Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an
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Vintage 1910s British George V Picture Frames

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, 1910s
Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, 1910s
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H 8.19 in W 5.04 in D 1.03 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photograph Frames by Henry Matthews
By Henry Matthews
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
frame; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian English
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1900 Sterling Silver Photograph Frame by Henry Matthews
By Henry Matthews
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
central convex vacant oval cartouche. The shaped sides and lower portion of the frame are ornamented with
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Hanging / Standing Photograph Frame, 1910
By Synyer & Beddoes
Located in Bath, GB
oval frame has a continuous foliate garland decoration and retains the original convex (domed) glass
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Convex Mirror by Thomas Fentham
By Thomas Fentham
Located in Greenwich, CT
grinder and picture-frame maker and occupied several addresses in the Strand between 1774 and 1825. He
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Unger Brothers Edwardian Sterling Silver Etched Oval Picture Frame on Ball Feet
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, etched oval picture frame on ball feet, Unger Brothers Co., New Jersey
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

2 Antique Victorian Oval Tiger Wood Frame Convex Glass Portraits Chicago
Located in Dayton, OH
” oval frames under convex glass. Made and Sold by Chicago Portrait Company. The Chicago Portrait
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Prints

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Patriotic Window Banner With A Portrait Of Roosevelt
Located in York County, PA
campaigns, none are pictured that appear to be campaign-use pieces from 1944. This may a result of the fact
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

John Piper, Rock-Face, Modern British, Oil on Panel, 20th Century, Abstract
By John Piper
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, the picture most like it is a larger oil, Rock Face, Cwm Tryfan 1950, plate 121, collection of Museum
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Vintage 1950s European Modern Paintings

Materials

Oak

Dutch Oval Silver Photo Frame with Leaf Motif and Convex Hand Blown Glass
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch oval silver photo frame with leaf motif and convex hand blown glass Made by Zaanse
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Early 20th Century Dutch Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Dutch Oval Silver Photo Frame with Motif and Convex Hand Blown Glass, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch oval silver photo frame with motif and convex hand blown glass Made by Moerkerk, Th & P
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Early 20th Century Dutch Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique and Stylishly Handcrafted Beechwood Picture Frame with Painting
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and exceptionally carved picture frame with landscape painting behind convex glass panel
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Early 20th Century European Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Beech, Paint

Six 19th Century French Bronze Ormolu Gilt Belle Époque Hanging Picture Frames
Located in Haarlem, NL
' hold a picture in place. The smallest one has its original back and its original little convex glass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Five 19th Century French Bronze Ormolu Gilt Belle Époque Hanging Picture Frames
Located in Haarlem, NL
of glass and a picture. The small oval frame with long bow and flower garland, ribbon decoration and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Eight 19th Century French Ormolu Gilt Belle Époque Oval and Round Picture Frames
Located in Haarlem, NL
20cm high, 15cm wide, 1.5cm deep (7.9" x 5.9" x 0.6") Medium oval with bow with original convex glass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Collection of 1920s Convex Mirrors
Located in Greenwich, CT
Collection of five brass and copper Edwardian "porthole" mirrors, having concave glass and the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Brass, Copper

Diminutive Continental Pierced Sterling Oval Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive continental pierced sterling oval frame, with convex glass and lacquered wood backing
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Early 20th Century European Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Egyptian Silver Photograph Frame, 1951
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Egyptian silver photo frame is inset with a removable glass panel. The hallmarks struck to the posterior
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Vintage 1950s Egyptian Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, Antique George V
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with two swivel catches. This fine Edwardian piece is fitted with the original convex glass panel
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Antique Early 1900s English Other Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The surface of this George V frame is plain and embellished with a paralleling convex embossed
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Vintage 1910s English Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Napoleon III Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sedan Chair Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carrying the sedan with its original convex 2" x 3" glass frame.   
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Miniature Portrait Frame
Located in Delft, NL
in a bronze frame, behind convex glass. Crowned with a bow on the bronze frame. The dimensions of
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Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Bronze

American Modern Oval Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Oval window in convex surround with flat sides and two large
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Early 20th Century North American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C Gilt Porthole Tondo Frame Original Handblown Convex Glass
Located in New York, NY
original gilding and the original handblown convex glass. Perfect for images, collections or as is.
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Antique 19th Century American Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Glass

16 Old Small Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, some have convex glass, some have easle backs and hooks, some have just hooks, some have just easles
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Early 20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Brass, Metal, Silver

Rare Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror
By Thomas Fentham
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
the frame. Thomas Fentham (d.1808) was a leading looking glass and picture frame maker in the
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Convex Mirrors

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Gesso, Giltwood

Gilt Mirror, Large Convex Mirror, English, circa 1830
Located in Honiton, Devon
convex glass has a diameter of 17 inches, and a clear and bright appearance. The carved gilt wood frame
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Convex Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror by Fentham. Circa 1810
By Thomas Fentham
Located in New York, NY
AND ALL SORTS OF PICTURE and GLASS FRAMES, GLASS for EXPORTATION'. English, Circa 1810 See similar
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Antique 19th Century British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Bronzed Photo Frame in Louis XVI Style, with Old Litho.
Located in Raalte, NL
Old bronzed brass photo frame in Louis XVI style with bow and with original convex glass and behind
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

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Convex Glass Picture Frame For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal convex glass picture frame for your home. A convex glass picture frame — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect convex glass picture frame — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right convex glass picture frame, those designed in Art Deco, modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made convex glass picture frame over the years, but those crafted by James Deakin & Sons, John Piper and Synyer & Beddoes are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Convex Glass Picture Frame?

The average selling price for a convex glass picture frame at 1stDibs is $1,107, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $42,983 for the highest priced.

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