Simons Maison
Lovely Trim Picture Frame
CA$18.00CAD
In Stock
This is a brass and glass picture frame designed to display 4x6 inch photographs. It includes decorative metal trim, a fluted glass front, and a fold-out easel stand for tabletop display. The frame is intended for portrait orientation.
- Color
- Brass
- Material
- Brass and glass
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Picture Frames
Color
Gold
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A brass and glass picture frame for 4x6 photos.
- Color
- Brass · yellow
- Material
- Brass and glass
- Secondary
- glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Picture Frames
Additional Attributes
- Brass
- Glass
- 4 x 6 inches
Product Insights
The Lovely Trim Picture Frame from Simons Maison offers an ornate look with solid brass construction and real glass featuring fluted glass and scalloped filigree trim, resisting scratches and static dust for easy maintenance. At 18 CAD, it undercuts comparable brass easel frames. While the glass weight stabilizes this 4x6 frame and the green tint is not visible, brass may require tarnish prevention depending on finish; lacquered brass cleans with damp microfiber and mild soap, while unlacquered needs deeper care.
Verified claims
- Materials
- Solid brass construction and real glass throughout, unlike brass-plated or acrylic alternatives.
- Design detailing
- Fluted glass and scalloped filigree trim provide a more ornate look than competitors' flat glass and plain edges.
- Durability
- Glass resists scratches and does not attract static dust.
- Stability
- Glass weight stabilizes this 4x6 frame on a desk.
- Tint
- The glass's green tint is not visible on this 4x6 frame.
- Pro recommendation
- Professionals recommend glass for prints under 16x20.
- Finish identification
- A brass-polish test and a magnet test determine whether the frame is lacquered, solid, or plated brass.
- Lacquered brass care
- Clean lacquer-coated brass only with a damp microfiber cloth and mild soap.
- Unlacquered brass care
- Unlacquered brass requires deep cleaning with a vinegar-salt-flour paste or Wright's cream and ongoing maintenance with weekly ammonia wipes and an olive oil film.
- Value
- At 18 CAD, this frame undercuts a comparable $24 USD brass easel frame.
- Maintenance
- Glass resists static dust and needs only damp dusting; brass may require tarnish-prevention.
Product record
- Title
- Lovely Trim Picture Frame
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for a brass frame and preventing tarnish
- After polishing bare brass, rubbing the entire frame with a cloth lightly moistened with olive oil leaves a micro-thin film that significantly retards tarnish, stretching the time between polishings to months rather than weeks indoors—without the smudging trap of excess commercial polish that can actually attract fingerprints when over-applied.
- Before any polish touches the frame, rubbing a hidden spot with a dab of brass cream reveals the finish: if the cloth stays clean, the frame has a protective lacquer coat that requires only occasional damp dusting; if it immediately turns black, the brass is bare and can safely receive deeper polishing.
- A quick refrigerator-magnet test tells you if the surface is solid enough for polishing: brass is non-magnetic, so a magnet that slips off confirms you can use mild abrasives like a paste or cream without risking the plating peeling; a magnet that clings signals a thin brass plate that should only be cleaned with soap and water.
- If the frame turns out to be lacquered, its entire cleaning regime collapses to a damp microfiber cloth with mild dish soap—even Brasso, ammonia, or the gentlest paste will immediately begin dissolving the clear shield, leading to uneven dark spots that can only be fixed by stripping and re-lacquering the entire surface.
- When an unlacquered brass frame has been neglected long enough that dark patina obscures the original gold, a paste made from equal parts white vinegar, salt, and flour spread over all surfaces for an hour lifts heavy oxidation without harsh abrasives—the mild acidic reaction and slight salt grit reach into corners but wipe off cleanly, leaving a uniform matte bright finish ready for polishing.
- When unlacquered brass on a decorative frame like this loses its luster, Martha Stewart's long-preferred product, Wright's Copper and Brass Cleaning Cream, restores a bright, even shine using a sponge or soft rag and reaches intricate trim with cotton swabs—its paste form stays in place on vertical surfaces so you can work a detailed frame without dripping.
- If the frame is displayed where hands frequently adjust it, a once-a-week pass with a soft cloth barely dampened with liquid ammonia removes the oils that accelerate localized tarnish—acting as a quick chemical refresh that keeps the gold bright without a full polish, but only safe on unlacquered brass.
How this brass and glass frame compares on price
- A non-brass 4x6 gold metal floating easel frame from Concepts via Target retails for $17.99 USD, confirming that even frames without genuine brass in the gold-toned category commonly exceed $18 USD — so this frame's brass construction at a converted price of around $13 is a distinct materials upgrade at a lower cost.
- A nearly identical 4x6 brass easel frame with hinged glass panels costs $24 USD at The Loft by Lee Douglas Interiors, making the Simon's frame at 18 CAD (roughly $13 USD) effectively less than half the price for the same materials and silhouette.
- Walmart sells a 5x7 brass-trimmed fluted glass tabletop frame for $18.28 USD, so the Simon's 4x6 all-brass version at its CAD price actually costs less than a larger mass-market frame while offering a more substantial brass presence — a rare inversion where a small-batch frame undercuts the big-box price.
Real glass clarity and weight at 4x6 size
- Because glass doesn't build a static charge the way acrylic does, this 4x6 frame won't turn into a dust magnet within minutes of cleaning — a real benefit on a desktop where textile lint, paper dust, and daily movement put a surface to the test.
- In the wholesale market, glass glazing still reads as the premium choice for tabletop frames because its weight and scratch toughness signal quality in a way that lightweight acrylic does not — the brass-and-glass combination here leans into that traditional luxury perception.
- Standard float glass's faint green iron-oxide cast is visible on large white prints but undetectable on a 10x15 cm pane, so this frame offers glass's scratch-resistance without introducing the color shift that can mar an 8x10 or larger photograph.
- Standard glass's hardness means the 4x6 pane resists scuffs and micro-scratches from daily dusting or a careless cleaning cloth far better than acrylic — for a desktop frame that's handled often, that immunity keeps the view clear without the special-care routine acrylic demands.
- Glass, at roughly 2.47 g/cm³ compared to acrylic's 1.2 g/cm³, adds a palpable weight to the brass frame — enough that the 4x6 piece feels substantial in hand and stays planted on a desk, yet not so heavy that it becomes precarious or overstresses its backing.
- Framing guides consistently recommend glass for prints under 40x50 cm (16x20 in) because weight and safety are non-issues at that scale while scratch resistance and cost are best — this 4x6 sits squarely in the range where glass is the performance pick, not a compromise.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular vertical picture frame with decorative narrow metal trim, fluted/striped front glass, and a rear fold-out metal easel stand visible.
- Frame outer profileThin rectangular metal outer frame with flat outer edge and narrow inner lip bordering the glass.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.45 · h 0.66 (high) - Decorative inner trimNarrow ornate scalloped filigree trim running along the inner perimeter of the frame visible on all four sides.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.15 · w 0.39 · h 0.60 (high) - Front glazing textureVertical fluted or ribbed glass panels creating parallel vertical lines across the visible opening.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.17 · w 0.34 · h 0.58 (high) - Easel standFold-out metal easel support at the back forming a triangular support leg that props the frame at an angled portrait orientation.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.55 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Back hardwareSmall metal hinge and loop hardware visible on the rear edge for the easel and possible hanging, seen along the left side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.07 · h 0.30 (medium) - Reflections and shadowSpecular reflections on the metal frame and glass with soft shadow cast on the surface beneath the frame.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a wooden surface with warm diffuse lighting and a plain light-colored wall background; image shows the frame at slight three-quarter angle with visible tabletop reflection and soft shadow.
- Shot compositionFrame centered in the upper half of the image, photographed at a slight three-quarter angle showing front and right side; camera viewpoint slightly above tabletop.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light-colored wall background and a wood-grain tabletop surface supporting the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - LightingWarm, diffuse lighting that produces soft shadows and even illumination without harsh hotspots.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the frame and visible fine detail in trim and glass; no visible motion blur.
Colors
warm metallic gold· metal frame and easel#A9866Bpale amber· front glazing#FADBBD- Frame outer profileThin rectangular metal outer frame with flat outer edge and narrow inner lip bordering the glass.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the lower corner and side of a standing picture frame showing a metallic rectangular outer frame, a decorative inner trim rail, vertical ribbed glazing with warm highlights, and a fold-out metal support leg and hanging clip on the rear.
- Outer frame profileVisible outer frame is a narrow rectangular metal rail with mitered corner and a smooth metallic finish; rail sits slightly raised from the surface and forms the picture frame perimeter at the lower left corner shown.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.62 · w 0.37 · h 0.36 (high) - Decorative interior trimInner trim rail adjacent to the glazing has a repeating scalloped or looped embossed pattern running along its visible edge; trim is the same metallic tone as the outer rail.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.42 · h 0.50 (high) - Ribbed glazingGlazing consists of multiple vertical ribs or fluted panels with clear/translucent material separated by narrow golden reflective lines; the ribs run vertically across the visible area of the frame.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.76 (high) - Rear hanging clip and swivel tabA metal hanging clip and a narrow swivel tab are visible on the rear side of the frame; the clip includes a hooked wire element and a pivoting metal cylinder that secures into the frame back.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Fold-out support legA thin metal fold-out support leg with an angled triangular profile is visible behind the frame, supporting it in a standing position on the surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high) - Surface reflections and warm highlightsVertical glazing ribs and the frame rails show warm amber and gold reflections concentrated toward the right half of the image, producing glossy specular highlights on the ribs and metal.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph showing the frame propped on a wooden surface with warm directional lighting from the right; shallow depth of field with close-up crop of the lower corner and side.
- Background and surfaceFrame sits on a medium brown wood surface with visible grain; background is softly lit and out of focus with a warm gradient.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up oblique angle focusing on the lower corner and side of the frame; right side of the frame extends toward the camera creating a diagonal composition and partial cropping of the object.
- Lighting and depth of fieldWarm, directional lighting from the right creates specular highlights and soft shadows; background and portions of the frame are slightly out of focus indicating shallow depth of field.
Colors
warm metallic gold· outer frame and hardware#BB946Bwarm translucent amber· glazing ribs#DAAC84- Outer frame profileVisible outer frame is a narrow rectangular metal rail with mitered corner and a smooth metallic finish; rail sits slightly raised from the surface and forms the picture frame perimeter at the lower left corner shown.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Is the glass real glass or acrylic?
- The product description states 'glass', so this frame uses real glass, not acrylic.