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A Useful Large Chester Silver Photo Frame
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A Useful Large Chester Silver Photo Frame

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 May 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

A useful Chester assayed silver photo frame of large proportions, dating to the Edwardian period. This lovely example is in the Rococo taste, with floral and foliar detail and a oval vacant cartouche to the top. The frame is of oak construction and fitted with an easel support. An attractive piece, taking a 9.5 x 7.5 inch photo. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £14.00 UK

£24.00 Europe

£32.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents, splits or holes.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Chester 1907.

Maker :- J & R Griffin.

Height :- 28.7 cms.

Width :- 23.2 cms.

Photo area :- 24.3 cms x 19.2 cms. 19.5 inches x 7.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Photo Frame to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.7cm (11.30")
Width
23.2cm (9.13")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121452
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2057
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Description
A useful Chester assayed silver photo frame of large proportions, dating to the Edwardian period.
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This lovely example is in the Rococo taste, with floral and foliar detail and a oval vacant cartouche to the top.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The frame is of oak construction and fitted with an easel support. An attractive piece, taking a 9.5 x 7.5 inch photo. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A rectangular sterling silver photograph frame featuring an ornate repousse scroll border mounted on a wooden backing.
fig 1. A Useful Large Chester Silver Photo Frame

Postage and packing :- £14.00 UK

£24.00 Europe

£32.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents, splits or holes.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Chester 1907.

Maker :- J & R Griffin.

Height :- 28.7 cms.

Width :- 23.2 cms.

Photo area :- 24.3 cms x 19.2 cms. 19.5 inches x 7.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Photo Frame to the Edwardian era.

Height
28.7cm (11.30")
Width
23.2cm (9.13")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121452
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2057
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A rectangular sterling silver photograph frame featuring an ornate repousse scroll border mounted on a wooden backing.
A useful large Chester silver photo frame
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A rectangular sterling silver photograph frame featuring an ornate repousse scroll border mounted on a wooden backing.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse scrolls, Floral embossing, Cartouche
  • SizeH 28.7 cm (11 in) x W 23.2 cm (9 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Silver photo frames gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as photographic portraits became accessible to the general public. Silversmiths applied traditional techniques to create decorative borders, often incorporating hallmarks that indicate the assay office, such as Chester, and the year of manufacture.

These items typically feature a front sheet of sterling silver attached to a wooden core or backing frame, often supported by a hinged wooden or velvet-covered strut. The silver element is frequently shaped using repousse or stamped techniques, creating relief patterns fixed securely to the structural chassis.

Authenticity is verified by locating official hallmarks stamped into the silver border, which include the makers mark, standard mark, town mark, and date letter. Genuine older pieces often show natural tarnish, minor surface wear, and traditional construction methods such as pinned joints or weighted wooden backs.

A polished silver frame adds metallic contrast and texture when placed on wooden surfaces such as sideboards, mantelpieces, or desk tops. It bridges traditional and contemporary aesthetics by reflecting light and pairing effectively with both monochrome and colour photography.

Regular maintenance involves gentle cleaning with a specialist silver cloth to remove tarnish without abrading the delicate relief work. Harsh chemical dips should be avoided, particularly near the wooden backing or adhesive joints, to prevent structural degradation.
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