Antique oval picture frame

[Kenny D]

I inherited an old family picture in an oval frame with convex glass. The glass is broken. Are there any resources for glass replacement? The wooden oval measures 18"x24". I would love to restore this heirloom picture of my great grandfather and hang it in my living room. Thank you for any help!

 

[Ylva]

Welcome to the G!

A quick Google search:

Convex Glass for Picture Frames | Oval, Round & Antique Bubble Glass

Convex glass for picture frames in oval, round, octagon and other antique shapes. Dozens of standard sizes and custom bending available for virtually any size. Over 40 years experience manufacturing oval frames & convex glass.

www.victorianframecompany.com

Inline Ovals is what most framers use but I am not sure if they sell to anyone but framers

Oval Convex Glass or Oval Bubble Glass | InLine Ovals

InLine Ovals manufactures Oval Convex Glass in a variety of sizes and depths. We bend convex glass to fit our frames and we also bend replacement convex glass to fit antique frames. Learn more about Oval Convex glass at OVALCREST.

www.inlineovals.com

 

[Mary Beth van der Horst]

Hmmm... most of my sources I've used in the past just stock up to 16x20, but I would reach out to them and see if they could custom bend a 18x24 for you.

Ylva's two sources are good, as well as https://www.ovalandroundmirrors.com/ Oval Mirrors - Round Mirrors | OVALCREST

 

[Rick Granick]

Inline Ovals is what most framers use but I am not sure if they sell to anyone but framers

Contact a few local framers. If any of them use Inline Ovals, they can order the custom glass for you.
Rick

 

[Nikodeumus]

I have gotten luck by scouring nearby second hand and antique shops to find original oval convex glass in frames that are quite often in poor condition.
Not always the best solution, but did save my butt once or twice.

 

[Melinda Tennis]

Avery Gallery in Atlanta makes custom sizes, too.