Overview
A charming, original 1885 Victorian lithograph print titled "Hear It Tick", featuring a sweet young girl holding a pocket watch up to her ear. This authentic 19th-century print comes housed in a heavy, ornate period wooden frame complete with textured marbleized molding, a gilt inner bevel, and original wavy antique glass. It includes a hanging wire on the back and is completely ready to hang.
Historical Background & Collector Context
Origin: Printed in 1885 as a promotional art giveaway for the Rumford Chemical Works (famous for 19th-century culinary and apothecary products like Rumford Baking Powder and Horsford's Acid Phosphate).
Style: Classic Victorian domestic portraiture designed to evoke warmth, family, and timeless nostalgia.
Display Appeal: Perfect for collectors of antique pocket watch memorabilia, Victorian nursery decor, horology art, or original late-19th-century framed prints.
Details & Condition
Artwork Title: Hear It Tick (Copyright 1885)
Subject: Girl listening to an antique pocket watch
Glass: Original old wavy glass (adds beautiful antique character and reflection)
Frame: Multi-layered Victorian wooden frame with rich dark wood, textured speckled inlay, and gold-gilt trim
Measurements: Approx. 11.5" x 9.5" (outer frame dimensions)
Condition: Excellent antique condition for its age. The print shows gentle, light age toning consistent with late-19th-century paper. The frame is structurally sound, sturdy, and ready to display immediately.