Hogarth Frame?

Twin Peaks · Post by **Twin Peaks** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 11:47 am

As a newcomer to framing, I have to ring somone back about a job and they have mentioned having something framed in a Hogarth Frame. Before I show my ignorance to the caller, could someone explain to me what such a frame is and what is involved in its production?

Post by **prospero** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 1:38 pm

Ah! the good old Hogarth frame. Typically a black frame with a gold shot pattern on the sight edge and a gold dental pattern on the outside. Intended mostly for antiquarian engravings and stuff, hence the name. It seems to have fallen out of favour these last years, although people did tend to put it on pictures that were totally unsuitable.

Post by **prospero** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 1:39 pm

Another Zep fan I see.....

Twin Peaks · Post by **Twin Peaks** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 2:09 pm

Many thanks for the reply on the frame.
Yes I was one of the 28 million that registered for Zeppelin tickets but will have to make do with the DVD!!

Moglet · Post by **Moglet** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 3:19 pm

Bummer, TP! They should have offered more shows...

Twin Peaks · Post by **Twin Peaks** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 4:44 pm

Yes Moglet that about sums it up. I have a friend who had his ticket and back stage pass delivered by Robert Plant's sister!!! and still he couldn't get me one. Fingers crossed for a tour though. Still, Zep music helps me get through a framing day.

Moglet · Post by **Moglet** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 5:35 pm

Twin Peaks wrote:... I have a friend who had his ticket and back stage pass delivered by Robert Plant's sister!!! and still he couldn't get me one.

Now that just adds insult to injury!

My "end of week" ritual is to pump up the volume to an eardrum-bleeding level, and have a good ol' headbang to "In the Evening...." That Friday Feeling, or wot!!!!!

Post by **John** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 5:36 pm

Arqadia 475 167 034

Not your average framer · Fri 14 Dec, 2007 6:22 pm

Skinny hogarth's look cr*p, same with bright gold ones too. Go for wide ones with dull gold, but get some samples first. The black finish on some can be pretty naff too. Some are a pain to join or to fire points into.

Surprisingly we sell them quite often. One of our favorites was a mottled very dark brown hogarth. People loved it, but I've no idea if it can be obtained anymore.

kev@frames · Post by **kev@frames** » Fri 14 Dec, 2007 7:09 pm

we often still sell Hogarth type mouldings, too. It must be a "south west" thing.

realhotglass · Post by **realhotglass** » Sat 15 Dec, 2007 7:25 am

Oh heck, I just had to Google it !

A myriad of threads, but this article was interesting . . .
http://tinyurl.com/2bqgqs

This one about the artist the frame is named after . . .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Hogarth

An interesting example . . .
http://tinyurl.com/2bfuxj

Twin Peaks · Post by **Twin Peaks** » Fri 11 Jan, 2008 2:34 pm

Thanks everyone for enlightening me about Hogarth frames. I just need to get hold of some. I have a customer who has 'several' old prints and they want Hogarth moulding. The Arqadia one illustrated above is too narrow, they want something a bit thicker. A & T have discontinued theirs. Any suggestions of suppliers.

kev@frames · Post by **kev@frames** » Fri 11 Jan, 2008 2:55 pm

simons do one about an inch thick - is this any help?

Twin Peaks · Post by **Twin Peaks** » Fri 11 Jan, 2008 3:15 pm

Many thanks Kev, will check it out. Any others?

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