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1. All frames are completely gilded using 24k., 28gm. gold the heaviest and purest leaf available.

2. The armature of all the frames utilize select woods. All miters are gusseted plus biscuits and glued at every joint.

3. Panels are Russian Baltic Birch-Nineply using waterproof glue. Great stability is a prime asset of this material.

4. All painting nameplates are either heavy brass, marble, or lapiz lazuli. They are engraved "in house" and all the letters are gold leafed.

5. The Judith frame contains Tahitian Mabe Pearl, New Zealand Paua Shell, Rubies, Topaz and Thailand cz.

6. Painting borders are either pure palladium leaf, marble, or lapiz lazuli. All Lapidary work, cutting and polishing is done "in house". Lapiz is jewel quality from Afghanistan - deep blues with gold veins.