{"product_id":"brass-picture-frame-lot-4","title":"Brass Plated Picture Frame Lot of 4 1950s to 1970s Easel Backs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis brass plated picture frame lot of 4 dates approximately from the 1950s to 1970s and includes four graduated metal portrait frames with easel backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like the way these work together without matching exactly. The gold tone borders share the same older look, while the beaded edges, rope style details, stepped molding, and ribbed inserts give each frame its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey would work well together on a dresser, bookshelf, mantel, or mixed gallery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 4 picture frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easel back tabletop photo frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1950s to 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass plated metal, glass, backing materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold tone brass finish with brown, tan, cream, and black backing materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional to\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\" mid century decorative portrait frames \"\u003e mid century decorative portrait frames \u003c\/a\u003ewith beaded, rope twist, and stepped border details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo openings approximately 8 x 10 in, 5 x 7 in, 4 x 5 in, and approximately 3.5 x 5 in or 3 x 4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four graduated sizes, easel backs, decorative gold tone borders, and ribbed insert backings on several frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is complete and displays well, with noticeable but reasonable age related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decorative borders remain attractive and the different molding patterns still show clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe easel backs shown remain attached and allow the frames to stand for tabletop display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mix of four sizes makes the group useful for arranging several family photographs together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery minor spotting and scattered darkening are visible on the gold tone metal surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brass plated finish shows some age related variation, especially around edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe backing materials and ribbed inserts show age, discoloration, spotting, and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smallest frame has visible age discoloration behind the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are older frames rather than polished new replacements. The wear gives the group an authentic vintage look, but buyers wanting bright, spotless brass should expect more finish variation here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall brass tone portrait frames were a familiar part of mid century dressers, desks, mantels, and family photo displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis group makes sense for someone building an collected gallery wall or mixing old family photographs into a shelf display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe graduated sizes and slightly different border patterns are what make this set worth keeping together rather than separating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finish is not uniform, and that aged surface is part of what gives these four frames their older look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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