C. 1860 Gutta Percha Picture Frame American A product made during the American Civil War A gutta percha picture frame which includes a photo of a seated woman and the original convex glass. Gutta percha is the product of a tree on the Indian continent. The sap of the tree was used to create design and jewelry products during the 19th Century and early 20th Century. It is very dark brown in color....almost black. This frame has lovely detail and is in pristine original condition...

Victorian Gutta Percha Frame C. 1880 American Gutta Percha is extracted from trees in the Far East. It was used extensively for jewelry and small antiques during the end of the 19th Century and early 20th Century, in both Europe and the United States. This frame is elaborately ornamented and in pristine original condition. Glass included. Back of frame (easel back) is also gutta percha. The frame measures 6.5 inches high, 4 inches wide. Takes a 3 inch x 2 inch photo. 5.5 ounces...