Charming Victorian Photograph Frame

Name: Charming Victorian Photograph Frame
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1189391
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

Vickery, Regency St. London: an unusual and humorous PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, in the form of a shuttered mahogany ‘window’ at which stands an ormolu Cupid, naked but with bow and arrows on his shoulder. He peers through a gap in the shutters, which are hinged and open to reveal the photograph behind. This can be either hung from a ring at the top of the back, or free-standing with an easel support, which is signed: “Vickery, to their Majesties the King and Queen, Regent Street, W. Measures 7ins x rins (18 x12.5cms).

NB.*** Please note that this rare photograph frame is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

12.5cm (4.92")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1189391

Dealers Internal Reference

5466/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

Vickery, Regency St.

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London: an unusual and humorous PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, in the form of a shuttered mahogany ‘window’ at which stands an ormolu Cupid, naked but with bow and arrows on his shoulder.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

He peers through a gap in the shutters, which are hinged and open to reveal the photograph behind. This can be either hung from a ring at the top of the back, or free-standing with an easel support, which is signed: “Vickery, to their Majesties the King and Queen, Regent Street, W. Measures 7ins x rins (18 x12.5cms).

NB.*** Please note that this rare photograph frame is not on view in the shop; for further details telephone 07860 818212 or e-mail in the normal way.