Not much value but wins the award for “best patina ever” in my opinion. Copper frame for tintype

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  1. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Found this cool frame at an estate sale this weekend. I believe it’s for tintype photos. Can’t imagine it’s worth more than a few bucks but it’s got the greatest patina ever! Particularly the back is
    amazing. I mean you could just say it’s “beat to shit” but I think it’s beautiful. Looks even better or shittier in person depending on your perspective lol.

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    J Dagger, Jun 11, 2019
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    :singing: Oxidation, can be fun... :singing::singing::singing:
     
    Bronwen, Jun 11, 2019
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    now....the hunt is on for the right photo to place inside !! :hungry::hungry::hungry::happy:
     
    komokwa, Jun 11, 2019
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  4. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Wow, it's been through a lot... including somebody trying to repair it. Maybe make a sculpture or art object from it, since you like it? Or just leave it as is, and enjoy!
     
    Figtree3, Jun 11, 2019
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  5. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    I love its look!!!
    But it seems someone hated the person/portrait it once framed:D;)
     
    kyratango, Jun 11, 2019
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  6. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Exactly. An ugly mf’er preferably.
     
    J Dagger, Jun 11, 2019
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  7. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    I know! The repairs are the best part! I’ll probably find a good photo for it at some point as someone suggested and keep it as is. I think it’s great!
     
    J Dagger, Jun 11, 2019
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  8. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Found art. You just have to find a way to convince people that the back it has now is the picture it was meant to frame.
     
    moreotherstuff, Jun 11, 2019
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  9. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    I like it! The back already is a work of art.
     
    J Dagger, Jun 11, 2019
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  10. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Nothing to do with your piece, but I thought I'd show this enameled copper plaque by a Canadian artist named Alan Perkins. It's about 5 1/2" by 8" and is titled Pacific Rim '83.
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    moreotherstuff, Jun 12, 2019
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  11. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Beautiful little piece! I love the way enamel/cloisonné on copper and brass looks.
     
    J Dagger, Jun 12, 2019
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