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Miniature Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Photo Frame, Birmingham 1898
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Miniature Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Photo Frame, Birmingham 1898

19th century
Sold 27 March 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This unusual and exquisite small-sized solid silver photograph frame is dated Birmingham 1898. The heart-shaped frame embossed with foliate scrolls.

Original red leather back and easel.

Hallmarks:

No maker's marks.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "y" for 1898.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Height :7.5 cm

Width at widest: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Photo Frame to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1118283
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV83
Description
This unusual and exquisite small-sized solid silver photograph frame is dated Birmingham 1898. The heart-shaped frame embossed with foliate scrolls.

Original red leather back and easel.

Hallmarks:

No maker's marks.

fig 1. A miniature Victorian silver heart-shaped photo frame featuring embossed floral scrollwork and a red leatherette backing.
fig 1. Miniature Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Photo Frame, Birmingham 1898

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "y" for 1898.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Height :7.5 cm

Width at widest: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 2. A miniature Victorian silver heart-shaped photo frame featuring embossed floral scrollwork and a red leatherette backing.
fig 2. Miniature Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Photo Frame, Birmingham 1898

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Photo Frame to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118283
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV83
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A miniature Victorian silver heart-shaped photo frame featuring embossed floral scrollwork and a red leatherette backing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Miniature Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Photo Frame, Birmingham 1898

Archive II A miniature Victorian silver heart-shaped photo frame featuring embossed floral scrollwork and a red leatherette backing. View II
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 145
Items Sold 2,225
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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A miniature Victorian silver heart-shaped photo frame featuring embossed floral scrollwork and a red leatherette backing.
MINIATURE VICTORIAN SILVER HEART-SHAPED PHOTO FRAME, BIRMINGHAM 1898
Ref: SA1118283
A miniature Victorian silver heart-shaped photo frame featuring embossed floral scrollwork and a red leatherette backing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Leather, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHeart shape, Repousse scrollwork, Floral embossing
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Victorian picture frames frequently feature intricate embossed scrollwork, floral motifs, and romantic symbolism, reflecting the sentimentality of the late 19th century.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using stamping and chasing techniques, paired with fitted wooden or leatherette backs and easels.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, standard of silver, and year of manufacture.

Placing a small decorative silver piece on a bedside table, vanity, or mantelpiece adds a reflective metallic accent that complements both modern and traditional schemes.

Preservation involves storing pieces in low-humidity environments and using specialist microfibre cloths to clean them gently without removing the aged patina.
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