Small Art Nouveau/Jugendstil metal photo frames, real or repro?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Elen Beattie, Aug 28, 2022.

  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone! These little frames (5.5"H x 3.6"W) were another pick up from my visit home. The seller didn't know if they were actually of the Art Nouveau period or repros, but I bought them anyway as I liked the aesthetic. I am not sure if they are brass or gilt bronze- they have some weight to them. Also, I am wondering if the screw at the bottom of each holding the little foot has been replaced? As always, figuring out older vs modern metal pieces is rather difficult for me. All help appreciated!:)
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    Elen Beattie, Aug 28, 2022
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I'll say newer repro's.....one casting better than the other,,,,,,,
     
    komokwa, Aug 28, 2022
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I'd say newish too. Victorians knew how to cast brass and wouldn't have let substandard items out of the factory.
     
    evelyb30, Aug 28, 2022
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  4. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Thanks! I actually just stumbled across a few others online that appear to be vintage and indeed not earlier.
     
    Elen Beattie, Aug 28, 2022
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Not quite TOTALLY identical either!

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    Aquitaine, Aug 28, 2022
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