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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 8" Photo Frame 1897
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 8" Photo Frame 1897

19th century
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This is a super antique Victorian sterling silver photo frame measuring 8" (20 cms) tall x 5 1/2" (14 cms) across with the opening measuring 5 1/4" (13.5 cms) x 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) across.

All the silver is in very good condition with super decoration and although the backing and stand has some fading and wear it works perfectly.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with the silversmiths mark for S. Blanckensee & Sons.

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

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Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Photo Frame to the Victorian era.

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SA1222656
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9966
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Description
This is a super antique Victorian sterling silver photo frame measuring 8" (20 cms) tall x 5 1/2" (14 cms) across with the opening measuring 5 1/4" (13.5 cms) x 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) across.
All the silver is in very good condition with super decoration and although the backing and stand has some fading and wear it works perfectly.
Robert Bush Antiques

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with the silversmiths mark for S. Blanckensee & Sons.

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 Sterling Silver Photo Frame to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222656
Dealers Internal Ref
9966
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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An antique Victorian sterling silver photo frame featuring intricate scrollwork, pierced openwork detail, a rectangular aperture, and a maroon backing.
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An antique Victorian sterling silver photo frame featuring intricate scrollwork, pierced openwork detail, a rectangular aperture, and a maroon backing.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 8" Photo Frame 1897
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An antique Victorian sterling silver photo frame featuring intricate scrollwork, pierced openwork detail, a rectangular aperture, and a maroon backing.
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Victorian silver photo frames from the late 19th century frequently featured elaborate repousse work, Rococo scroll motifs, and pierced openwork patterns. Designed primarily for tabletop display, these frames held portrait photographs and served as prominent decorative elements in domestic interiors.

These frames typically consist of a embossed sterling silver front mounted onto a sturdy easel back made of velvet, leather, or hardwood. The silver facade was shaped using die-stamping or repousse techniques to create detailed dimensional relief patterns.

Authentic late Victorian silver frames feature official assay hallmarks, including a lion passant for sterling purity, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. The presence of these stamped marks along the front border verifies the silver standard and production period.

Place the frame on a sideboard, console table, or bedside cabinet alongside contemporary books and ceramic items to create a layered display. The metallic surface reflects ambient light and adds textural contrast to modern interiors.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and clean intricate repousse areas with a specialist silver polishing cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid submerging the item in water or using harsh liquid polish that could damage the fabric backing.
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