REDUCED Antique Purple Paste Picture Frame

Collectibles : Vanity Items

 

Lovely older picture frame with purple paste pronged stones. The face of the frame measures 3 and 1/4 inches by 2 and 1/8 inches across widest points including the ornate paste adornments. The metal which I believe is an alloy has a deep rich color. The glass has a slight green tint - not sure if this is original as I am not up on this type of thing. It was extremely dirty when I got it and I spent some time cleaning it up and I believe it is late 1800s. The frame sits up nice and stable. There is a mark on the inside of the frame that may be a makers mark - I am unsure and took a close up sp you can see it. The large purple stone has a little discoloration behind the stone and the glass has slight edge chipping but this is all certainly not a big deal and this is a truly pretty old piece. Please ignore glare and reflections on the other stones caused by lighting. It would look so pretty on an antique dresser.

Item ID: 873