Picture frame - Wood - Tunbridge Ware
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€ 55
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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This 19th-century wooden picture frame is in the Tunbridge Ware style, with floral and geometric micro-mosaic inlay.
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Description from the seller
For sale is a very rare, original English picture frame from the Victorian era (approx. 1860–1880). It is a fine piece of genuine Tunbridge Ware (mosaic inlay / micromosaic).
The inner architrave is clad all around with a beautiful, dense floral pattern in the typical “Berlin Woolwork” style, framed by multi-part geometric micromosaic borders.
Details & Condition:
Dimensions (outer): approx. 24 x 19 cm
Condition: For its advanced age, the frame is in an excellent, authentic collector’s condition. No major wood damage, the fine mosaic surface is beautifully preserved. The corners show minimal, absolutely natural hairline cracks due to aging (seasoning joints), which underscore the authenticity of the piece. Untouched original condition, no modern restorations.
Rarity: While Tunbridge Ware boxes and tins are more common, frames are among the absolute rarities on the antique market. In Austria, comparable pieces are hardly to be found, making this frame a real highlight for collectors.
A wonderful object for collectors of English antiques or as an exclusive frame for historical photographs, miniatures, and watercolors.
This is a private sale with no warranty or returns.
For sale is a very rare, original English picture frame from the Victorian era (approx. 1860–1880). It is a fine piece of genuine Tunbridge Ware (mosaic inlay / micromosaic).
The inner architrave is clad all around with a beautiful, dense floral pattern in the typical “Berlin Woolwork” style, framed by multi-part geometric micromosaic borders.
Details & Condition:
Dimensions (outer): approx. 24 x 19 cm
Condition: For its advanced age, the frame is in an excellent, authentic collector’s condition. No major wood damage, the fine mosaic surface is beautifully preserved. The corners show minimal, absolutely natural hairline cracks due to aging (seasoning joints), which underscore the authenticity of the piece. Untouched original condition, no modern restorations.
Rarity: While Tunbridge Ware boxes and tins are more common, frames are among the absolute rarities on the antique market. In Austria, comparable pieces are hardly to be found, making this frame a real highlight for collectors.
A wonderful object for collectors of English antiques or as an exclusive frame for historical photographs, miniatures, and watercolors.
This is a private sale with no warranty or returns.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Tunbridge Ware
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
British Virgin Islands
Material
Wood
Colour
Beige, Brown, Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
24 cm
External width
19 cm
Internal height
24 cm
Internal width
19 cm
Estimated period
19th century
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