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A Lovely Victorian Silver Photo Frame
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A Lovely Victorian Silver Photo Frame

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely silver photo frame dating from the end of the Victorian era. This practical example is of portrait form with a faux leather easel back It has an elegant deign with floral and foliar patterns to the corners and bevelled glass. This is a lovely and versatile piece is perfect for a single portrait. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no splits or holes. There is a small area of flattening to the centre of the left hand side and another to the top, commensurate with age and use. The back is in good condition.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with distortion to the Maker's mark.

Date :- Birmingham 1898.

Height :- 14 cms.

Width :- 9.7 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Photo area :- 11.7 cms x 7.2 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Photo Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1217317
Dealers Internal Reference
13926
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Description
A lovely silver photo frame dating from the end of the Victorian era.
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This practical example is of portrait form with a faux leather easel back It has an elegant deign with floral and foliar patterns to the corners and bevelled glass.
Jeff Sims Antiques

This is a lovely and versatile piece is perfect for a single portrait. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian silver photo frame featuring embossed floral corner embellishments and a red velvet interior display.
fig 1. A Lovely Victorian Silver Photo Frame

Postage and Packing :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no splits or holes. There is a small area of flattening to the centre of the left hand side and another to the top, commensurate with age and use. The back is in good condition.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with distortion to the Maker's mark.

Date :- Birmingham 1898.

Height :- 14 cms.

Width :- 9.7 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Photo area :- 11.7 cms x 7.2 cms.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Photo Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217317
Dealers Internal Ref
13926
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A rectangular Victorian silver photo frame featuring embossed floral corner embellishments and a red velvet interior display.
A lovely Victorian silver photo frame
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A rectangular Victorian silver photo frame featuring embossed floral corner embellishments and a red velvet interior display.
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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsRepousse foliage, Floral corners, Rectangular profile, Velvet backing
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian photo frame dates from 1900 and takes a practical portrait form in silver. The rectangular profile holds bevelled glass above a red velvet interior display, showing embossed floral and repousse foliage patterns across its corners. Clear and readable hallmarks appear alongside a small area of flattening to the centre of the left-hand side and another to the top, showing age and use without splits or holes. A faux leather easel back supports the piece. The frame measures 14 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Suitable for a single portrait, this versatile accessory sits well on a mantelpiece or desk in a home today to display a favourite photograph.

FAQs

During the late Victorian era, silver photo frames became popular decorative items, often featuring elaborate repousse or die-stamped scrollwork, floral corner motifs, and plush velvet backings.

These frames were typically constructed from sterling silver or electroplated silver mounted onto a wooden backing, lined with fabric such as velvet or silk, and fitted with glass panels.

Authentic British pieces usually feature hallmarks indicating the silver purity mark, assay office mark, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate construction on the backing.

Displaying a silver frame on a contemporary desk, mantelpiece, or bedside table adds a polished historic element that contrasts effectively with modern minimalist decor.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish, ensuring polish does not contact the fabric backing or soak behind the glass edges.
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