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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 9" Photo Frame 1894 - Owls, Birds, Dogs, Cherubs
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 9" Photo Frame 1894 - Owls, Birds, Dogs, Cherubs

19th century
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This is a superb antique Victorian sterling silver photo frame measuring 9" (23 cms) tall x 7" (18 cms) with the opening measuring 5" (13 cms) x 3 1/2" (9 cms).

It's hallmarked for London 1894 with the silversmiths mark for Charles Henry Dumenil and the backstand of the frame shows the faded retailers mark for Mappin & Webb.

It has a beautiful pierced cherub, owls, dogs, birds & floral decoration with a blank cartouche at the top.

The blue velvet backing and stand is worn in places but is still good and strong and the whole item is in excellent condition and ready to use.

This frame will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Photo Frame to the 1890s.

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This is a superb antique Victorian sterling silver photo frame measuring 9" (23 cms) tall x 7" (18 cms) with the opening measuring 5" (13 cms) x 3 1/2" (9 cms).
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It's hallmarked for London 1894 with the silversmiths mark for Charles Henry Dumenil and the backstand of the frame shows the faded retailers mark for Mappin & Webb.
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fig 1. An ornate late Victorian sterling silver photo frame featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, cherub figures, birds, and a central lion mask at the base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 9" Photo Frame 1894 - Owls, Birds, Dogs, Cherubs

It has a beautiful pierced cherub, owls, dogs, birds & floral decoration with a blank cartouche at the top.

The blue velvet backing and stand is worn in places but is still good and strong and the whole item is in excellent condition and ready to use.

This frame will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Photo Frame to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222458
Dealers Internal Ref
9948
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 9" Photo Frame 1894 - Owls, Birds, Dogs, Cherubs

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An ornate late Victorian sterling silver photo frame featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, cherub figures, birds, and a central lion mask at the base.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 9" Photo Frame 1894 - Owls, Birds, Dogs, Cherubs
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An ornate late Victorian sterling silver photo frame featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, cherub figures, birds, and a central lion mask at the base.
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Victorian sterling silver photo frames are renowned for elaborate decorative techniques such as repousse, chasing, and intricate piercing. Produced in quantity during the late nineteenth century, these frames frequently incorporate rococo revival scrolls, floral elements, classical cartouches, and figurative motifs such as cherubs or animals.

These frames were typically constructed using a sheet of sterling silver that was stamped, cast, or hand-chased, then mounted onto a sturdy wooden or card backing. The backboards and integrated easel supports were often finished in dark silk velvet or fine leather.

Authentic British pieces bear full official assay hallmarks stamped into the silver, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, an assay city mark, a makers mark, and a specific date letter. The presence of natural wear to high points and hand-finished details on the backboard also indicates period construction.

An ornate silver frame functions as a sophisticated accent piece on a side table, console, or mantelpiece. Pairing silver metalwork with contemporary monochrome artwork or historic portraits creates a balanced contrast within modern, traditional, or eclectic room schemes.

Silver frames should be gently wiped with a dry, soft silver-impregnated polishing cloth to remove surface tarnish without scratching. Liquid polishes and immersion treatments must be avoided to protect the original velvet backing and prevent residue accumulation within intricate pierced work.
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