Antique Victorian Oval Gilt Gesso Frame with 'Household Devotion' Engraving, Sam For Sale

This is a lovely antique oval gilt gesso frame dating to the 1870s-1880s Victorian era, bearing the engraved inscription 'Household Devotion' along with the maker's mark for Sammons, Clark & Co. of Chicago. The gesso detailing shows the expected age with some wear, small losses, and gilt fading consistent with a piece over 140 years old, but it remains sturdy and displays beautifully. A charming decorative antique for collectors or anyone wanting a genuine piece of Victorian history. Sold in good condition as shown in photos.

About the Artist / Maker:
Sammons, Clark & Co. were Chicago-based wholesale manufacturers of mouldings, frames and mirrors at 164 Lake Street, active in the 1870s-1880s Gilded Age Midwest picture-frame trade.