Abstract: A multiple modular frame apparatus for displaying items includes a plurality of rhombus shaped frames having a circular aperture in at least one of the frames for viewing a display item. Each of the frames includes a dove tail groove which extends fully across each peripheral side. The multiple frame apparatus also includes an engagement means having two projections disposed approximately 180 degrees apart as viewed endwise. The projections are complementary to any two dove tail grooves of any two frames, respectively, for engaging any two frames by their dove tail grooves. Use of the dove tail grooves and the engagement means allow the frames to be assembled so that a number of the frames can completely surround a middle frame and the multiple modular frame apparatus can be assembled in an almost infinite number of aesthetically pleasing combinations. The apparatus lends itself especially to display photographs, or small collector plates which may be issued on a regular basis.

Abstract: A multiframe apparatus includes a main frame for displaying four subframes in an attractive grouping. Each subframe is capable of standing independently supported by a removable stand. A collector plate or other similar item is framed within the subframe field. The four subframes include locking grooves in their sides and are arrangeable in a square pattern in the display field of the main frame. A slidable locking key passes through an aperture in the bottom of the main frame and engages the grooves in the four subframes so that they are locked securely in the main frame. The main frame includes a removable stand so that the multiframe apparatus can stand by itself. Alternatively the apparatus can be hung by a bracket from a wall. The multiframe apparatus allows the user to easily and selectively choose between displaying small items individually in the subframes or displaying the items as a collection by displaying all the subframes in the main frame.