Spectacular large gilt mounted Rhodonite picture frame. Has a black onyx back and original felt covered hinged foot that allows the frame to stand in either portrait or landscape format. Inside the Rhodonite surround, a gilt metal frame houses the glazed area. Circa 1970.
Rhodonite is typically found (as here) with an attractive pink crystalline structure and black manganese oxides contrasting with the colour.
Dimensions: Frame: 33.25 cm/13⅛ inches (height) x 27.5 cm/10⅞ inches (width) x 1 cm/⅜ inch (thick). Glazed area: 23.5 cm/9¼ inches (height) x 17.5 cm/6⅞ inches (width).
