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A Charming Edwardian Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a Silver Frame 1909
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A Charming Edwardian Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a Silver Frame 1909

1900 - 1920
Description

A pretty portrait miniature of a young girl in a pale blue hat and cream dress. The portrait is in an oval silver frame with hallmarks for 1909. It is painted on ivory and the back of the frame is black velvet. It is in good condition. It measures 8cm high including frame and 6.5cm wide.

(The green velvet pad in not included)

Ivory Reg: SA7NTHTM

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Portrait Miniature Silver to the Edwardian era.

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SA1207666
Dealers Internal Reference
EFX
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Description
A pretty portrait miniature of a young girl in a pale blue hat and cream dress. The portrait is in an oval silver frame with hallmarks for 1909. It is painted on ivory and the back of the frame is black velvet. It is in good condition. It measures 8cm high including frame and 6.5cm wide.

(The green velvet pad in not included)

Ivory Reg: SA7NTHTM

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Portrait Miniature Silver to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207666
Dealers Internal Ref
EFX
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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An oval Edwardian portrait miniature depicting a young girl in a hat, enclosed in a silver bezel frame and mounted on a green velvet backdrop.
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Archive I An oval Edwardian portrait miniature depicting a young girl in a hat, enclosed in a silver bezel frame and mounted on a green velvet backdrop.

A Charming Edwardian Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a Silver Frame 1909

Archive II An oval Edwardian portrait miniature depicting a young girl in a hat, enclosed in a silver bezel frame and mounted on a green velvet backdrop. View II
Archive III An oval Edwardian portrait miniature depicting a young girl in a hat, enclosed in a silver bezel frame and mounted on a green velvet backdrop. View III
Archive IV An oval Edwardian portrait miniature depicting a young girl in a hat, enclosed in a silver bezel frame and mounted on a green velvet backdrop. View IV
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An oval Edwardian portrait miniature depicting a young girl in a hat, enclosed in a silver bezel frame and mounted on a green velvet backdrop.
A Charming Edwardian Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl in a Silver Frame 1909
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An oval Edwardian portrait miniature depicting a young girl in a hat, enclosed in a silver bezel frame and mounted on a green velvet backdrop.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniatures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Velvet, Watercolour
  • ColourSilver, Green, Cream
  • MotifsOval frame, Suspension loop, Velvet backing, Figurative portraiture
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian portrait miniature depicts a young girl wearing a pale blue hat and a cream dress, painted in watercolour on ivory. The artwork sits within an oval silver bezel frame featuring hallmarks for 1909 and a small rounded suspension loop at the top, backed by black velvet. The composition shows the girl with brown hair facing forward, wearing a dark belt around her cream dress and a small bow at the neck. The frame measures 8 cm high including the frame and 6.5 cm wide. Miniature portraits like this originate from English country house interiors and work well when placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece or desk as a decorative accent. Collectors of portrait miniatures appreciate these pieces for their fine hand-painted details and historical silver mounts, making them suitable for display alongside other small antiques and decorative items in a study or living room.

FAQs

An Edwardian portrait miniature is a small-scale, highly detailed likeness painted during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910). These pieces were typically rendered in watercolour and framed in precious metals such as silver or gold for personal display or keepsake wear.

Edwardian artists predominantly executed portrait miniatures using gouache or watercolour applied to ivory, celluloid, or fine card. The paintings were then mounted behind glass within silver, gold, or brass bezels, often displayed on fabric-backed mounts or incorporated into jewellery.

Authentic Edwardian miniatures often display hallmarks on silver or gold mounts, period-specific clothing and hairstyles, and extremely delicate brushwork under magnification. Original backing papers, maker marks, or date stamps from the early 1900s also assist in verifying authenticity.

Small portrait miniatures function well as accent pieces when integrated into curated gallery walls, placed inside glass display cabinets, or set atop a bookshelf alongside leather-bound books and classic tabletop objects.

Keep portrait miniatures away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and extreme temperature fluctuations to protect the watercolour pigments. Clean silver mounts gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleansers that could seep behind the glass.
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