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History on Display

6/28/2018

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One of our favorite things to frame are old family collections.  This spring, we had a client bring in three antique black powder pistols.  This kind of artifact is so often stashed away and out of sight.
​What fun to bring them out into the open for all to see!
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After very careful and thoughtful time on the design counter, we went to work sourcing and designing supports and backing for these incredible pieces of history. 
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We ended up choosing an antique bronze fixture for mounting the pistols.  This finish compliments the old, distressed metal and wood of the firearms without being distracting.
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The bronze fixtures were lined with dark felt to provide a near invisible cushion and a gentle support against the weight of the heavy guns.  This helps protect against damaging these irreplaceable antiques.
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Careful hands and placement are a must!
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Sometimes going to work is like a history lesson.  We learned about how flintlocks work and imagined the hands that held these pistols over so many years.
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Once seated and sealed in their new frames, the pistols were ready to go home and be admired on the wall!
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