Who produce/sells marine wood frames with applied metalic cartouches at the corners?

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Is there anybody still using those "maritime" frames of wood with applied metalic cartouches at the corners? Who produces/sales such frames?
 
Cornel said:
Is there anybody still using those "maritime" frames of wood with applied metalic cartouches at the corners? Who produces/sales such frames?
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Judging by the silence, I think you may be the whole industry. :)
 
I don't know. I have some old PFM from 25 years ago and in their pages that type of frame was very popular in the period. I can't believe all framers are new and can't remember the frames I look for.
 
Larson Juhl used to sell some metal screw on frame corner caps.
They discontinued them at least 10 years ago pehaps, maybe even further back?
I believe they were design to fit a specific profile shape.
They wouldn't work with just any frame you wanted to decorate with metal corner brackets.

I've been doing some searching online.

The few that may be close to what seem to be describing are primarily intended for woodworking.
Corner brackets for wood boxes are at least somewhat common.

I found some "Metal Corner Protectors" that are close to what you may be looking for.
However the majority of them are double sided, and extremely shallow. Practically useless for any real picture frame.

This etsy link illustrates what I'm describing: https://www.etsy.com/ca/market/silver_box_corners?ref=lp_queries_external_top-1

You may look into something like that, which you could alter to your needs?
Not ideal. But other choices are practically zero it seems.

Standard brass corner brackets could be a simple decorative addition, like these:

Wait a minute...how about these?

Create idea 4pcs Decorative Corner Connectors Fittings Angle Brackets with 32 Screws Antique Vintage Brass Design Brackets Protection Connection 89x89mm, Brackets - Amazon Canada

Create idea 4pcs Decorative Corner Connectors Fittings Angle Brackets with 32 Screws Antique Vintage Brass Design Brackets Protection Connection 89x89mm in Brackets.
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I just re-read your post and realized you are looking for finished frames, not looking to add decoration to your own.
However, you may end up needing to do that after all. :shrug:
 
The decorative corner hardware LJ offered was for 2 specific profiles and were cast pot metal finished to look like aged bronze. There may have been a faux pewter variant.
These have been searched for here on the G, a couple time that I can recall, with little success.
 
These?

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If it’s any use, a uk company, D&J Simons, in Hackney, London still sell these corners.

djsimons.co.uk

ANTIQUE GOLD BRASS CORNERS

These corners add a decorative appearance to the frame. All made from Brass except for PS99 which is plasticand needs to be glued, while the others require pins.
djsimons.co.uk djsimons.co.uk


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Cornel, those have been discontinued for a good 20 years in the US that CVM posted a photo of. They were popular in the 80s.
 
cvm said:
These?

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YESSSS! Thank you! Who, where, when, those are the questions!? Were such frames just a trendy thing that faded over time? I have the feeling that they are no longer fashionable. They were much more elegant than those neon frames with agitated and wrinkled surfaces, which are in demand now, as if framing were only for small children's drawings.
 
RoboFramer said:
If it’s any use, a uk company, D&J Simons, in Hackney, London still sell these corners.

djsimons.co.uk

ANTIQUE GOLD BRASS CORNERS

These corners add a decorative appearance to the frame. All made from Brass except for PS99 which is plasticand needs to be glued, while the others require pins.
djsimons.co.uk djsimons.co.uk


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I never said that I am still a young person. My memories extend far back in time, long before many framers were born :)
If D&D Simons still sell thede corners that means such frames are still produced and sold in Europe? How come they become a thing of the remote past in America?
 
Cornel said:
I never said that I am still a young person. My memories extend far back in time, long before many framers were born :)
If D&D Simons still sell thede corners that means such frames are still produced and sold in Europe? How come they become a thing of the remote past in America?
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Because we are easily distracted by bright and shiney objects.

I blame the influence of mass marketers like Crate and Barrell, and RH for the decline in interest in traditional decorative arts. That and the lack of studies in the area of art history.
 
wpfay said:
Because we are easily distracted by bright and shiney objects.

I blame the influence of mass marketers like Crate and Barrell, and RH for the decline in interest in traditional decorative arts. That and the lack of studies in the area of art history.
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Were that style frames regreted by framers or they hardly noticed their absence?
 
I only used then once or twice in 20 years. Did a pretty good amount of framing militaria and military focused limited edition prints, but they didn't really catch on.
It could be that a lot of the people moving to Florida were leaving their roots behind and embracing the tropical lifestyle. They probably sold better in areas like New England
 
Cornel said:
Were that style frames regreted by framers or they hardly noticed their absence?
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Personally, I miss many of the discontinued styles, both traditional and even some of the more modern styles like Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, etc. I have managed to find some of the more ornate styles from other vendors but, having been in business for 49 years, many of my older customers are aging out and the younger new customers like cleaner, simpler styles. (Some basic, but some with "funky" finishes or profiles.) The style you asked about and that CVM showed feels very dated to me in today's market.
:cool: Rick
 
I remember them well. They date back to the '80s. I used a lot of the moulding that they fitted on but never with
the corners. They looked great on old sailing ship pics but a bit ridiculous on any thing else.

I later got some of these that could go well with Maritime subjects. They are readily available and fit simple flat mouldings.
I never used those either... 🙄😅

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