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The listing, Antique Victorian Picture Frame with Embossed Celluloid Mat has ended.

No GIN--good luck!

Up for consideration is a lovely antique Victorian picture frame. The ornate metal frame has floral detailing at the top and corners. The frame has been painted pink and green--not the best paint job, but it looks nice. The best part about the frame is that it comes with a celluloid mat. Celluloid was an early type of plastic that was used in the late Victorian period. It was often used as a substitute for costly ivory in jewelry, toiletries and even picture frames. This mat has been embossed with an Asian-inspired design that is just beautiful. The frame has an easel back with a wishbone-shaped stand which is in keeping with Victorian-era frames.

There is some wear to the paint on the frame, and there are a couple of small paint spots on the mat. Otherwise they are in very nice antique condition. I have placed a real photo postcard in the frame, and there is a photo of a young woman underneath that was in the frame when I acquired it. Of course, you can always put your own photo in it. It measures 6 3/8" by 4 3/8" and the mat opening is 3" by 5". Finding a Victorian picture frame with its original? mat is pretty rare, especially when the mat has been embellished as this one has. Don't let this one slip by!

Shipping is free to US Listia-verified addresses only. Please examine the photos I have provided and ask questions before bidding. And I always welcome comments! Thanks for viewing my auction!

Questions & Comments

could you please show the original picture that was in it?

Dec 6th, 2015 at 9:00:48 AM PST by

I just added the original photo. I don't know why I didn't post it in the beginning, but thanks for asking for it!

Dec 6th, 2015 at 10:38:16 AM PST by

Lovely!

Nov 25th, 2015 at 5:38:59 PM PST by

Thanks!

Nov 25th, 2015 at 6:07:05 PM PST by

Any names on the backs of the photos?

Dec 8th, 2015 at 3:49:22 PM PST by

Hi, I just posted the backside of of photo of the two women. Thanks for asking about the names. :)

Dec 8th, 2015 at 4:25:12 PM PST by

Thanks for posting the back of the postcard. I asked because of an interest in genealogy - it's always nice to have surnames pop up unexpectedly :)

What a curious inscription! I'm not sure what that last word or phrase is.

Dec 9th, 2015 at 7:41:16 PM PST by

I don't know either! I'm also
interested in photos with names, I like to find out the "story" behind the photo.

Dec 10th, 2015 at 6:07:52 PM PST by

Appears to be French ivory. Very nice piece

Nov 25th, 2015 at 4:04:44 PM PST by

Cool! Thank you!

Nov 25th, 2015 at 6:06:19 PM PST by

Love old frames!!! Lovely. F&B. Please fan back.

Nov 30th, 2015 at 5:48:32 AM PST by

Thank you & fanned!!

Dec 6th, 2015 at 8:32:34 AM PST by

Do you think the paint can be removed without harming the frame?

Dec 6th, 2015 at 10:56:10 AM PST by

I think so, but I don't know if a chemical paint stripper eould damage the metal underneath.

Dec 6th, 2015 at 11:35:23 AM PST by

Wundebar! Wundebar! Breathtakingly beautiful! Hit the mark once again, my friend! I'm in!

Dec 10th, 2015 at 11:43:30 AM PST by

Thank you so much! I love your treasures too!

Dec 10th, 2015 at 1:07:58 PM PST by

Antique Victorian Picture Frame with Embossed Celluloid Mat is in the Antiques category