Simons Maison
Lovely Trim Picture Frame
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
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.
- Materials
Solid brass construction and real glass throughout, unlike brass-plated or acrylic alternatives.
Why this is supported
Many picture frames labeled 'brass' are actually brass-plated over base metal. For instance, Walmart's 5x7 frame is described as
Brass Trimmed Fluted Glass Tabletop Picture Frame
walmart.com, indicating it's brass-trimmed, not solid brass. A common test is:
Test with a magnet: Solid brass isn’t magnetic, so if a magnet sticks to the item, it’s probably brass-plated.
thisoldhouse.comThe Simon's frame is listed with material 'Glass, brass', implying solid brass and real glass. This is confirmed by the Q&A:
The product description states 'glass', so this frame uses real glass, not acrylic.
Is the glass real glass or acrylic?This gives an advantage over acrylic in scratch resistance and dust attraction.
The glass density advantage is confirmed by density data:
Cast PMMA has a density of about 1.2 g/cm³1; soda-lime glass, the standard picture-frame glazing, runs about 2.47 g/cm³2.
wetopacrylic.comThis added heft aligns with premium tabletop tradition, as
Glass has a traditional place in premium tabletop frames. It feels heavier, resists surface scratches better than standard acrylic, and supports the classic expectation many buyers still associate with higher-end framed products.
beautyonephotoframe.com.
- Design detailing
Fluted glass and scalloped filigree trim provide a more ornate look than competitors' flat glass and plain edges.
Why this is supported
The Loft's brass easel frame features
clear panes of glass
theloftbyldi.comand a simple brass frame, while the Concepts frame is described as
Gold Beaded
target.com(simple beaded edge). In contrast, the Simon's frame has vertical fluted glass and a narrow scalloped filigree trim, giving it a more decorative, Victorian-inspired appearance.
- Durability
Glass resists scratches and does not attract static dust.
Why this is supported
Glass is harder than acrylic:
Glass wins on hard-surface scratch resistance.
wetopacrylic.comHowever, acrylic
builds up a static charge
fab-art.cowhile glass does not, so glass avoids dust accumulation.
- Stability
Glass weight stabilizes this 4x6 frame on a desk.
Why this is supported
Glass is about twice as dense as acrylic, giving the frame enough weight to stay put:
This heft ensures the frame stays firmly on a desk, even when bumped.
- Tint
The glass's green tint is not visible on this 4x6 frame.
Why this is supported
Standard float glass has a slight green iron-oxide cast, but
On a small frame, you will not notice.
fab-art.coSo colors of a 4x6 print remain unaffected.
- Pro recommendation
Professionals recommend glass for prints under 16x20.
Why this is supported
Professional framing guidelines recommend glass over acrylic for prints smaller than 16x20 because of better scratch resistance, lower cost, and negligible weight difference at that scale:
Below 40x50cm, glass is fine. It is heavier, but the weight difference is negligible, the cost is lower, and the scratch resistance is genuinely better.
fab-art.coAdditionally, glass has a
traditional place in premium tabletop frames
beautyonephotoframe.comsupporting the perception of quality that many buyers expect.
- Finish identification
A brass-polish test and a magnet test determine whether the frame is lacquered, solid, or plated brass.
Why this is supported
To identify the finish, first apply a dab of brass polish in a hidden spot:
If the cloth turns black, the brass is unlacquered. If the cloth stays clean, the brass likely has a lacquer coating.
homeessentialsguide.comThen test with a magnet:
Solid brass isn’t magnetic, so if a magnet sticks to the item, it’s probably brass-plated.
thisoldhouse.comThese two tests together determine the finish type.
- Lacquered brass care
Clean lacquer-coated brass only with a damp microfiber cloth and mild soap.
Why this is supported
Lacquered frames require gentle cleaning:
No Brass cleaners/polish, oil, ammonia, or abrasive cleaners should never be used on lacquered/coated brass alloys.
fhc-usa.comUsing them
will scratch or strip the lacquer.
homeessentialsguide.comInstead, clean 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.
Why this is supported
For deep cleaning, a vinegar-salt-flour paste is effective:
Mix equal parts salt, flour and white vinegar to create a paste. Spread the mixture all over the frame and let it sit for about an hour. Then just wipe the paste off with a damp cloth and buff it with a dry microfiber towel.
prismspecialties.comAlternatively,
I have long used Wright’s Copper and Brass Cleaning Cream.
themarthablog.comAfter cleaning,
a cloth moistened with Olive Oil after each polishing
fhc-usa.comretards tarnish. For ongoing maintenance,
A weekly wiping with a little liquid ammonia on a soft cloth will help keep unlacquered brass shiny.
fhc-usa.com- Value
At 18 CAD, this frame undercuts a comparable $24 USD brass easel frame.
Why this is supported
The catalog verified the price advantage:
$24.00
theloftbyldi.comfor a comparable brass easel frame, and
$17.99
target.comfor a non-brass gold metal frame, confirming the undercut.
- Maintenance
Glass resists static dust and needs only damp dusting; brass may require tarnish-prevention.
Why this is supported
The glass advantage is confirmed by material science:
Acrylic builds up a static charge. The moment you wipe it, the moment a dry winter morning rolls around, the moment you walk past it wearing wool, that sheet of acrylic becomes a dust magnet.
fab-art.coIn contrast, glass does not attract static dust, so the frame stays cleaner. For the brass trim, traditional care advice suggests:
Brass will look brighter and require less polishing if rubbed with a cloth moistened with Olive Oil after each polishing. Olive oil retards tarnish.
fhc-usa.comand a weekly ammonia wipe, but note that
Using these on lacquered brass will scratch or strip the lacquer.
homeessentialsguide.com, so buyers must verify the finish.
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.