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Silver Portrait Sized Photo Frame
Sturmans Antiques
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques

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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Silver Portrait Sized Photo Frame

1900 - 1920
Description

A portrait sized George V period solid silver photo frame with embossed border, hallmarked Birmingham 1926. The solid silver front with swept arched top and sides plus embossed lined edge. The silver front mounted on a polished oak back with sturdy easel stand. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths W J Myatt & Co along with clear hallmarks. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Takes photograph 6" x 8". Measures overall 8" wide x 10.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Hallmarked Silver Photo Frame to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205879
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43176
Dealers Notes

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MAINLAND UK SHIPPING

We offer a professional fully insured delivery service for larger items. Please contact us with your postcode for a door-to-door delivery quote for a specific item.

For clocks and barometers bought from us, we also offer a setting up service by our trained personnel (local deliveries only).

Smaller items are shipped by Royal Mail Special Delivery, which includes insurance for the item whilst in transit and a guaranteed tracked delivery.

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We are happy to make initial arrangements for worldwide shipments on your behalf. However, please note that the shipping payment is made by you the customer directly with the shippers. The shipping contract is therefore between you the customer and the shippers (not Sturmans Antiques). We therefore recommend that customers obtain adequate insurance for each item prior to shipment, to cover them in the event of any loss or damage in transit.

Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to check with the shipping agent and/or relevant customs office regarding any import duties that may be due.

Description
A portrait sized George V period solid silver photo frame with embossed border, hallmarked Birmingham 1926. The solid silver front with swept arched top and sides plus embossed lined edge. The silver front mounted on a polished oak back with sturdy easel stand. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths W J Myatt & Co along with clear hallmarks. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Takes photograph 6" x 8". Measures overall 8" wide x 10.75" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Hallmarked Silver Photo Frame to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205879
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43176
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sturmans Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A hallmarked silver portrait photo frame featuring a curved border and a red backing.
Silver Portrait Sized Photo Frame
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A hallmarked silver portrait photo frame featuring a curved border and a red backing.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Silver photo frames gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as personal photography became accessible to households. Craftsmen created decorative frames featuring stamped or repousse silver fronts mounted onto easel backs to display family portraiture on desks and side tables.

Traditional silver photo frames typically consist of a thin sheet of sterling silver shaped over a supportive wood, easel, or textile backing. The metal front is secured along the edge, framing glass and a protective interior insert.

Authentic British sterling silver frames feature official hallmark stamps that indicate the silver purity mark, the assay office location, a date letter, and the makers initials. These impressed marks are generally found stamped directly on the outer silver edge or front lower border.

A silver photo frame adds a refined metallic accent when placed on a mantelpiece, bedside table, or within a styled bookcase arrangement. Grouping frames of varying heights and shapes creates a balanced focal point on contemporary surfaces.

Clean the silver surfaces gently using a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated silver polishing compound, ensuring liquid does not penetrate behind the glass or reach the backing. Store the frame away from excess moisture and direct heat to minimise tarnish.
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