Huge Picture Frame: Real? Age?

[coinman123]

Someone was tossing this out today, I grabbed it because it looked old and cool. I noticed some modern nails on some of the corners, maybe just added later to keep it from falling apart, or is the whole thing modern. What do you guys think?

 

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[SkaBa]

Nice save.

 

[bradyboy]

great frame
Look legit
question is if the wood is carved

 

[coinman123]

Thanks! It would be great if it is real, I am leaning on it being real based on all of the imperfections, and layers of paint/old nail holes. It looks to be handcarved, with plaster in some places to add texture. Looking at it close up, it is really a neat piece of woodworking. So many small details. I think the things on the sides and top are mean't to look like eagles, I see a beak and eye if a look closely. Anyone have an idea on age? It looks federal era, but I am not exactly a picture frame expert. I hope to use it for a really nice painting, it is really pretty. I'm happy I saved it.

It also looks to be painted gold/brass, not guilded. I can see other black paint underneigh it too, and bare wood in some places.

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