Simply To Thy Cross I Cling | Victorian Framed PrintThis gorgeous Victorian frame, hand painted gold with colored embellishments, contained a rather homely botanical print when I bought it. I used it to restore this antique albumen print instead: It depicts a marble statue of the rock of ages motif of penitents kneeling at the cross with the motto Simply to thy cross I cling. The print and frame or contemporary to each other. Refer to photos for size and condition.

They were often made by traveling salesman and each piece is unique: Made from a hand tinted photo or photos mounted to a painted base and then surrounded by a wooden frame

Courtenay Locke

Here’s a print from Cymbeline for you: Presented in a wonderful Victorian threadbare frame

Sleeve: 17”

this example is in excellent shape with a little wear to the frame being the only real condition issue

making them ideal bud vases for an altar or tablescape

Refer to photos for size and condition: Photo is very good

early 19th century gilded wood & gesso reliquary monstrance with cherubs measuring 20

Antique paper from a book or songsheet was used to seal up the back originally- A common practice with European tourist souvenirs to make them look older

Charming Wildox silverplate pot with an unusual fuchsia blossom design

Early 20th century antique relic

Fotted to hang from a 5” gold chain