Antique Adirondack Picture Frame

American, Victorian era, circa 1875.

Two-part frame, shadowbox.

Carved walnut wood with gilt composition inner border.

Multiple concave and convex rounded and curved surfaces ( see the photos ).

The inner section has a wide, curved gilt cove ( gold-colored inner lip ).

On the upper edge is a pattern of carved tree limbs, giving the frame a rustic " cabin decor " appearance.

This frame was made for an 8" x 10" photograph or picture, though the rabbet is a bit larger than that.

( see exact dimensions below )

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Frame Dimensions :

Frame overall size (outside dimensions) :  12 1/4" x 14 1/4"

The frame is about 2 1/4" deep, overall.

Rabbet : 8 1/4" x 10 3/8"

( an 8" x 10" picture fits )

Sight : about 7 1/2" x 9 1/2"

( this is the viewing area, as seen from the front of the frame )

Mitered corners.

Constructed with original hand-cut "square head" nails.

No glass ( an 8" x 10" sheet of glass is easy to obtain ).

Condition.

General surface wear; this frame would benefit from the application of a little light brown wood stain, however it is being offered in original, as-found condition ( no touch-ups have been done ).

The corners are tight and the frame is square.

Al original, and about 150+ years old.

Carefully packed for shipment to the buyer.