Some people look down on mass produced products, but mass production is not necessarily a bad thing. It allows us to buy the products we want at affordable prices. And it makes sure those products are generally available when and where we need them. But some things are just better hand made, and that's why antiques actually seem to be gaining in popularity.
This definitely applies to antique picture frames. These frames will show off your favorite pictures or artwork in a way that a store bought frame simply cannot. They will not only protect those cherished possessions, but draw attention to them.
Try it at your own home. Display a picture in a store bought frame and while it may look nice, if you display that photo in an antique frame it will have an entirely different feel. You may not be able to explain it, but without a doubt you will notice it.
Do you have a picture of your great grandfather displayed somewhere in your home? How much meaning would that picture have if it was displayed in a frame that he once owned, or maybe even one he made?
Perhaps that frame is not available to you. No problem. Try displaying it in a frame made around the same time the picture was taken. Now you don't just have a picture with a border around it, you have something more. The picture and frame will look like they belong together, and they do. People will notice. You're guests will comment. Everybody's eyes will be drawn to it.
And with an antique frame there's very little reason to worry about quality. I'm not some old timer who thinks everything made in my day was better than it is today. But I do think that when you buy an antique, you're getting something that you know was handmade with pride and quality. That's still available today, just not as often.
It goes back to the fact that everything then was made by hand. And a quality frame maker would give his creation exquisite detailing. Look closely and you will recognize the difference. Again, this is not to say that you can't find that today. You can. But quality is just one of many reasons why you should go with an antique.
If there's a drawback here it has to be the price. Truthfully, true antique frames can be very costly, especially if you go to your local antique store. You may feel a bit of sticker shock when you turn the price tag over (notice how they always keep it hidden) and look at the numbers on the other side. Gold frames, silver frames, or wood frames can all be quite expensive.
But before you break out the credit card and go into debt, realize that there are other options. You absolutely need to shop around, both at home and online. With a little persistence, you'll be able to get the frame you want at a price that's more to your liking. And your budget.
That's the time to buy it. Get it home and put your favorite picture on display. You will immediately feel the difference.
And you won't be alone. Family members and guests will also be sure to notice and comment.
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