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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;abbypanda, post: 442543, member: 9362&quot;]Thank you Mills Cove Treasures that&#039;s a lot of good information. I went back through and read Husar&#039;s site and the making process since it&#039;s been awhile. He actually explains the bole and leafing like you did, although his mentions it&#039;s not gold but copper and zinc alloy. The fact it&#039;s done in sheets I suppose is what causes the vertical lines in the finish that are on this frame and the one I ordered from him (the lines were there when it arrived new). </p><p><br /></p><p>Hussar&#039;s process mentions the bole is sealed... would this protect it from water? How is the frame not damaged in the original water gilding process? </p><p><br /></p><p>(I referenced his site since this frame is identical in finish I&#039;d almost think he maybe did it or someone similar. The only other similar carved frames I&#039;ve found are C&amp;J but this pattern wasnt on their site either.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Re the nails you&#039;re right husar also mentions nails. I&#039;d think maybe the is a similar maker but less quality bc they allow the nails to show unless husar only recently started finishing them over and &quot;hiding&quot; them. Next time I do an order with him I&#039;ll drop him a few pictures and ask if maybe he thinks the frame is his from long ago. On that note he marks the back of his yes usually with a wood burning tool, but not all: note the inconsistencies below. </p><p><br /></p><p>On my husars here&#039;s what I got in my house and the inconsistencies: </p><p>1. 16 x 20 carved frame. No wood burning or co marking. Typical corner joints</p><p>2. 20 x 24 spanish style frame. wood burning company marking. typical corner joints</p><p>3. 24 x 30 contemporary frame with compo build up on corners. No company markings on back, typical corner joints on back. </p><p>4. 30 x 40 carved frame. finish is exactly like this one I posted. backing has corners like your Newcomb Macklin and has Hussar marked with the wood burning tool. </p><p><br /></p><p>did newcomb macklin have these inconsistencies in regards to company markings and corner finishes on the back? </p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly thank you so much: </p><p><br /></p><p>I enjoy antique framing but I&#039;m just getting in to it. I&#039;ve been watching for a few years at markets but this is the first time I saw something worthwhile that i picked it up. At least next time I wont ruin it with water <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Any special place to get the mineral spirits or anywhere online is fine? </p><p>How much is a frame this size worth (26x31)? And what is the variation in price as I find them if it&#039;s been painted over or has water damage, etc. ?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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