Sunday

Frame for repair


This nice antique frame has come in this week for some minor repair work. The rebate is split in places and all four mitres are very loose and wobbly. The bold wave pattern in the central frieze is known as a wave scroll, Vitruvian wave, Greek wave, or running dog pattern. The design is a common classical architectural pattern. The ornaments either side of the wave scroll are more classical patterns known as waterleaf and tongue.