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An Excellent Pair of Matching Silver Photo Frames
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An Excellent Pair of Matching Silver Photo Frames

1920 - 1940
Sold 7 December 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

An excellent pair of matching silver photo frames. These examples are of rectangular shape, with slim silver borders and have wooden easel backs. Antique photo frames are difficult to obtain in pairs, making these both practical and decorative.

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£65.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellnt, with no splits or losses. One has a small and minor dent to the silver , commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Matching, clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1929.

Maker :- Henry Matthews.

Height :- 17.7 cms.

Width :- 13.3 cms.

Usable photo area :- 16.5 cms x 12 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Pair of Silver Photo Frames to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182723
Dealers Internal Reference
13849
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Description
An excellent pair of matching silver photo frames. These examples are of rectangular shape, with slim silver borders and have wooden easel backs. Antique photo frames are difficult to obtain in pairs, making these both practical and decorative.
fig 1. A pair of matching rectangular silver photo frames with dark green backing sits upright against a pale background.
fig 1. An Excellent Pair of Matching Silver Photo Frames

Postage and packing £20.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£65.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellnt, with no splits or losses. One has a small and minor dent to the silver , commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Matching, clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1929.

Maker :- Henry Matthews.

Height :- 17.7 cms.

Width :- 13.3 cms.

Usable photo area :- 16.5 cms x 12 cms.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Pair of Silver Photo Frames to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182723
Dealers Internal Ref
13849
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A pair of matching rectangular silver photo frames with dark green backing sits upright against a pale background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
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A pair of matching rectangular silver photo frames with dark green backing sits upright against a pale background.
An excellent pair of matching silver photo frames
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A pair of matching rectangular silver photo frames with dark green backing sits upright against a pale background.
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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialSilver, Velvet, Wood, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRectangular silhouette, Easel back support, Polished border
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Silver photo frames gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as portable photography became accessible, allowing families to display portraits prominently on mantelpieces and side tables.

Traditional frames typically feature sterling silver or silver plate bonded to wooden cores or weighted easel backs, often incorporating velvet backing and intricate hallmark stamps.

Authenticity is verified by locating hallmark stamps indicating metal purity and maker marks, alongside examining the construction of the wooden backing, hinges, and natural tarnish patterns.

They can be arranged symmetrically on a mantelpiece or console table to introduce metallic texture and reflect light within modern minimalist or classic schemes.

Preservation involves regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and gentle cleaning with specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasives that can damage delicate metal layers.
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