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Kieron

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Collectable picture frames
« on: January 21, 2014, 06:17:21 am »
Hi

I have been given a small collection of very nice picture frames (please see photo).  I have no idea of their value as I have been unable to find similar ones online.  On the back it says; MADE IN FRANCE, PEWTER, ETAIN, CHANILL OR CHANIEL OR CHANEL (the last word is poorly cast in each frame).

I would be most grateful if anyone could help us with this enquiry.

Thanks

Kieron
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2014, 04:35:15 pm »
Can you take a close up of the mark please ??
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2014, 05:56:58 pm »
Found these   http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Paire-d-Ancien-Cadre-Porte-Photo-ART-DECO-en-Etain-Vintage-Photography-Frame-/350785972404 But also found a lot of replicas currently being sold by Allibaba exporters'
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2014, 04:37:12 am »
Thank you Icedgold10 and Mart.

Icedgold10:  The French eBay site is opening but as yet the pictures are not opening for me - I will keep trying, thank you.

Mart:  I will try and add two pictures of the back of a selection of the frames.

Thanks again both.

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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2014, 04:47:21 am »
Hi Mart, here is the other picture.  Thanks
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2014, 05:39:09 pm »
The only one that is pewter is the oblong frame with the red !!  Others are sterling silver marked 925,,one has hallmarks but are too small for me to see !! Will look up ARI !!
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2014, 08:34:40 pm »
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2014, 08:47:36 pm »
WOW!!!  Nice find!
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2014, 09:15:22 pm »
Depending on the size of those frames,,should make them very happy !!
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2014, 09:43:12 pm »
The bottom frame with the red backing says "Chanel". I blew it up. The art of a tablet! ;D That is the last of the four marks.
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2014, 09:47:52 pm »
That frame is made in France, and pewter," ETAIN" are the other 3 marks.
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2014, 10:27:17 pm »
Minature frames were more popular in victorian and earlier periods the are many on eBay . Sometimes it not just the frame, it's who is in it. I think your frames are maybe 50's. Put minature frames in eBay and check the prices.
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2014, 12:27:54 pm »
The three small ones are sterling silver !! The other pewter frame is hopefully Coco Chanel famous French fashion designer from 1960`s !! She did many of Jackie Kennedy`s clothes as well as the perfume I have worn for years !! Chanel #5 !!  Might make a difference in price !!
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Re: Collectable picture frames
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2014, 01:48:04 pm »
I agree, mart.
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2014, 07:16:24 pm »
Quote from: mart on January 23, 2014, 12:27:54 pm
The three small ones are sterling silver !! The other pewter frame is hopefully Coco Chanel famous French fashion designer from 1960`s !! She did many of Jackie Kennedy`s clothes as well as the perfume I have worn for years !! Chanel #5 !!  Might make a difference in price !!

CHANEL!!!!  Can't go wrong there.  I loveee her Coco blue nail polish!
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