I know of a "full" set of Sterling Frame corner samples.
They were first purchased in the mid 1960s when John Woods was making the frames. When John died Wayne took on the line and has been growing it these last 14 years. (when I beat him hard enough).
The original owner of the "full" set died. His frameshop closed and the wife and daughter began sorting out his estate. There was another framer (not in Monterey) but in near by (50 miles) Salinas, CA. They knew that he had developed a friendship in the last years of the original owner, and had always lusted after the set....
That set now is in Portland, OR. Imagine my surprise when I walked into this frameshop and there were three samples that only Don had. I about had a fit. [or something].
Just remember these now 40 year old corner samples that are still working day in and day out... as you pitch those shop worn cheap import corners that you "never paid for".
Personally, I would love to have that set.... I'd show them all day long explaining their history and how a fine frame is supposed to look long after the furniture has been changed; as well as the carpet, house, car, appliaces...
And I know of another set that is still on the same wall they were sold to.