1830 Antique Silhouette Pewter Frames (for Justin Salisbury Silhouettes) Pair

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1830 Antique American Miniature Portrait - Silhouette Pewter Frames (Pair) RARE
We have a rare pair of American pewter frames here. Each one measures 3.25" in diameter, and they both retain their original loops. Concave glasses are original to these frames and are in fine condition. I placed a thin green card as backing to keep glasses from rattling on three of the photos. These frames come in two varieties: some are made for the two halves of the pewter rims to be popped-in into each other; others (like ours) went through another step to have the two halves secured at the time of making.
I believe these round American pewter frames are the rarest form of American frames. In thirty years I've owned only two others. Condition is fine throughout with untouched glossy gray patina. These pewter frames are often attributed to Samuel Pierce of Massachusetts. Justin Salisbury silhouettes used to be in there.
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We illustrate an engraved print of Lafayette in pewter frame for price comparison. It brought ,232.50 in 2013. That price is for a SINGLE frame. Once in a while, we find Washington's image in one of these pewter frames as well. Those, too, bring mega bucks.
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