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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

A superb Edwardian sterling silver mounted easel photograph frame with hallmarks for J Blanckensee & Co, Birmingham 1904.

The beautiful portrait  frame is repoussé decorated with a scene from Hiawatha, a figure paddling a canoe before pine trees, the canoe stamped:

HIAWATHA

The base has a banner inscribed

FEED THE FIRE OF FRIENDSHIP AND THE WINDS WILL FAN THE FLAME 

bearing a registration number, on a wooden easel back. 

An excellent gift idea for many occasions or an elegant design for your most cherished photographs.

Provenance:    

Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire

Condition:

In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents, or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 28 cm x Width 19 cm x Depth 3 cm  - Frame

Height 13 cm x Width 10 cm  - Photo Size

Dimensions in inches:Height 11 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 1 inch - Frame

Height 5 inches x Width 4 inches - Photo Size

S Blanckensee & Son Ltd. Jewellers & Silversmiths

(Abraham) Solomon Blanckensee was born in 1801 in Filehne, Wielen, Czarnków-Trzcianka County, Poland. His father was Levin Blanckensee & his mother was Julia Joseph. He had three brothers, Issac, Myer & Moses. By the time of his death in 1864, he was a highly successful jeweller. He died in the county of Warwickshire, Great Britain. 

In 1826, Solomon Blanckensee founded a jewellery concern based in Bristol, England. The business proved to be highly successful and, as time went by, it acquired a number of other prominent jewellery firms. The size of the business and quality of the products meant that it had few others considered to be its equals.

Solomon relocated to Birmingham.  The business premises were a house located at Great Charles Street. The house was also the family dwelling. At this time it was usual and prudent for the owner to live on the premises or in an attached dwelling. After the death of Solomon in 1864, two of his sons, Abraham & Aaron, were in control of all aspects of the family’s jewellery trade. In 1873, Abraham died, leaving Aaron and also a younger brother, Julius, to run the concern.

The family was well known for being successful jewellers, and sometimes this fame attracted attention they would rather not have.

Our reference: A5425

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239599
Dealers Internal Reference
A5425
Description
A superb Edwardian sterling silver mounted easel photograph frame with hallmarks for J Blanckensee & Co, Birmingham 1904.
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The beautiful portrait  frame is repoussé decorated with a scene from Hiawatha, a figure paddling a canoe before pine trees, the canoe stamped:.
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fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver picture frame featuring an embossed relief scene of Hiawatha with a wooden backing.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904

HIAWATHA

The base has a banner inscribed

FEED THE FIRE OF FRIENDSHIP AND THE WINDS WILL FAN THE FLAME 

bearing a registration number, on a wooden easel back. 

An excellent gift idea for many occasions or an elegant design for your most cherished photographs.

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver picture frame featuring an embossed relief scene of Hiawatha with a wooden backing.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904

Provenance:    

Newton Old Hall, Derbyshire

Condition:

In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents, or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 28 cm x Width 19 cm x Depth 3 cm  - Frame

fig 3. An Edwardian sterling silver picture frame featuring an embossed relief scene of Hiawatha with a wooden backing.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904

Height 13 cm x Width 10 cm  - Photo Size

Dimensions in inches:Height 11 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 1 inch - Frame

Height 5 inches x Width 4 inches - Photo Size

S Blanckensee & Son Ltd. Jewellers & Silversmiths

fig 4. An Edwardian sterling silver picture frame featuring an embossed relief scene of Hiawatha with a wooden backing.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904

(Abraham) Solomon Blanckensee was born in 1801 in Filehne, Wielen, Czarnków-Trzcianka County, Poland. His father was Levin Blanckensee & his mother was Julia Joseph. He had three brothers, Issac, Myer & Moses. By the time of his death in 1864, he was a highly successful jeweller. He died in the county of Warwickshire, Great Britain. 

fig 5. An Edwardian sterling silver picture frame featuring an embossed relief scene of Hiawatha with a wooden backing.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904

In 1826, Solomon Blanckensee founded a jewellery concern based in Bristol, England. The business proved to be highly successful and, as time went by, it acquired a number of other prominent jewellery firms. The size of the business and quality of the products meant that it had few others considered to be its equals.

fig 6. An Edwardian sterling silver picture frame featuring an embossed relief scene of Hiawatha with a wooden backing.
fig 6. Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photo Frame "Hiawatha" Dated 1904

Solomon relocated to Birmingham.  The business premises were a house located at Great Charles Street. The house was also the family dwelling. At this time it was usual and prudent for the owner to live on the premises or in an attached dwelling. After the death of Solomon in 1864, two of his sons, Abraham & Aaron, were in control of all aspects of the family’s jewellery trade. In 1873, Abraham died, leaving Aaron and also a younger brother, Julius, to run the concern.

The family was well known for being successful jewellers, and sometimes this fame attracted attention they would rather not have.

Our reference: A5425

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239599
Dealers Internal Ref
A5425
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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse relief, Engraved inscription, Wooden easel backing, Arched cresting
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian photograph frame dates from 1900 and is made from sterling silver mounted on a wooden easel backing. The piece displays a silver finish with warm brown timber tones visible within the portrait aperture. Repoussé relief decoration covers the mounting, depicting a scene from Hiawatha with a figure near pine trees, an arched cresting at the top, an engraved banner along the base bearing an inscription, and a stamped name on the canoe. The frame measures 28 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for an office desk or a gentleman's library, this item holds portraits of loved ones while adding a decorative touch to a working space or mantelpiece. The portrait opening accommodates standard photographs, securely held by the wooden backing. The sturdy base keeps the frame upright on flat surfaces, and the detailed metalwork provides an interesting visual element for interior display in period or traditional rooms.

FAQs

Edwardian sterling silver photo frames, produced between 1901 and 1910, frequently feature embossed repousse relief scenes, Art Nouveau influences, and narrative motifs mounted on wooden backings.

These frames consist of a stamped sterling silver sheet fitted over a solid wooden back, anchored with small pins and completed with a folding wooden easel leg for support.

Authentic British silver frames carry full silver hallmarks stamped into the metal surface, including a makers mark, town mark, date letter, and the lion passant standard mark.

Place the frame on an oak desk, marble mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside contemporary ceramics to create a contrast between modern textures and early 20th-century metalwork.

Clean gently with a soft cotton polishing cloth formulated for silver, avoiding harsh chemical dips and keeping moisture away from the exposed wood backing.
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