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Unusual Late 19thc Pair of French Electrotype Frames 28.5c X 19.5 Cm
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Unusual Late 19thc Pair of French Electrotype Frames 28.5c X 19.5 Cm

19th century
Sold 30 September 2025 · Lee Sherman Antiques
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A fabulous French silver on copper pair of photo frames with mahogany backs and copper engraving of young courting couple to front and back. Signed ''F Boucher P'' & ''B Wicker Gr'' . French Electrotype Frames 28.5 cm x 19.5 cm (recess 9.5 cm x 13.2 cm), superbly detailed to each frame. Each, incidentally, having different scenes, the first is entitled 'LA MUSETTE', and the second is 'LE DENICHEUR'. Wooden-backed and with easel stands, one with a bevelled glass, the other plain. Both also have hanging rings. We are also listing a wonderful stationery rack with a similar theme; look out for it.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated these French Electrotype Picture Frames to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
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SA1157148
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A fabulous French silver on copper pair of photo frames with mahogany backs and copper engraving of young courting couple to front and back. Signed ''F Boucher P'' & ''B Wicker Gr'' . French Electrotype Frames 28.5 cm x 19.5 cm (recess 9.5 cm x 13.2 cm), superbly detailed to each frame.
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Each, incidentally, having different scenes, the first is entitled 'LA MUSETTE', and the second is 'LE DENICHEUR'.
Lee Sherman Antiques

Wooden-backed and with easel stands, one with a bevelled glass, the other plain. Both also have hanging rings. We are also listing a wonderful stationery rack with a similar theme; look out for it.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated these French Electrotype Picture Frames to the 19th Century.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157148
Lee Sherman Antiques
Lee Sherman Antiques
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Sourcing beautiful antiques & collectables from the past three hundred years!

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A pair of late 19th-century French electrotype picture frames mounted on dark wood with intricate figural and floral relief panels.
Unusual Late 19thc Pair of French Electrotype Frames 28.5c x 19.5 cm
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A pair of late 19th-century French electrotype picture frames mounted on dark wood with intricate figural and floral relief panels.
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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialCopper, Wood, Silver-plate
  • ColourBronze
  • MotifsFigural relief, Scrollwork, Floral garlands
  • SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 19.5 cm (8 in)

Electrotype, or galvano-plastic, is a chemical process developed in the 1830s that allows for the exact metallic reproduction of reliefs and objects by electroplating copper or other metals over a mould, heavily utilised in France for luxury decorative items.

These pieces typically combine a wooden backing and core structure mounted with electrotyped metal panels, often featuring a copper base treated with a silvered or gilt finish to highlight the intricate sculptural relief.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weight, the presence of seams characteristic of electroforming, period-appropriate wooden backing materials, hand-finished chasing, and signs of natural ageing and oxidisation on the metal surface.

These decorative objects can be displayed on a mantelpiece, a console table, or a study desk to introduce historical texture, pairing well with both contemporary minimalist backdrops and traditional dark wood furnishings.

Preservation requires keeping the items away from direct sunlight and high humidity to protect the wood and metal. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical metal polishes that can strip the historic finish or silvering.
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