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Antique Silver Photo Frame
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    Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member
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Antique Silver Photo Frame

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality Sterling Silver photo frame. The frame is a nice small size and it has a leather covered easel back.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1918.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and the easel back is in good solid order. There are some surface marks, minor scratches and some small dinks and dents around the edge of the frame but nothing too detrimental given its age. The silver has been gently cleaned and polished and the frame is ready for use.

Approximate Dimensions :

Width of Frame : 3 3/4” (9.5cm)

Width of Photo Window : 2 1/2” (6.5cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Picture Frame to the 1920s.

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SA1241652
Description
A good quality Sterling Silver photo frame. The frame is a nice small size and it has a leather covered easel back.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1918.

It is in good condition for its age. There are no major damages and the easel back is in good solid order.

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There are some surface marks, minor scratches and some small dinks and dents around the edge of the frame but nothing too detrimental given its age.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

The silver has been gently cleaned and polished and the frame is ready for use.

fig 1. A circular antique silver photo frame with a raised convex moulding rim and a black easel backing.
fig 1. Antique Silver Photo Frame

Approximate Dimensions :

Width of Frame : 3 3/4” (9.5cm)

Width of Photo Window : 2 1/2” (6.5cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Picture Frame to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241652
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A circular antique silver photo frame with a raised convex moulding rim and a black easel backing.

Antique Silver Photo Frame

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07800 561 203 or 01364 654 648
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Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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A circular antique silver photo frame with a raised convex moulding rim and a black easel backing.
Antique Silver Photo Frame
Ref: SA1241652
A circular antique silver photo frame with a raised convex moulding rim and a black easel backing.
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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCircular aperture, Stepped moulding, Easel back
  • SizeW 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver photo frame dates to 1920. It has a circular form with a raised convex moulding rim, a circular aperture, a stepped moulding, and a black easel backing. The silver shows minor surface scratches, small dinks, and dents around the edge, alongside polished highlights and visible hallmarks for Birmingham 1918. The frame has a width of 9.5 cm. Ideal for placement on a mantelpiece, this piece suits an English Country House interior aesthetic. It provides a classic home for a cherished family portrait or photographic print on a desk, bookshelf, or side table. The compact proportions allow it to sit comfortably within both traditional and contemporary interior settings.

FAQs

Silver photo frames became widely popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as photography became an accessible medium for displaying family portraits. Artisans crafted these pieces in various geometric and circular forms, typically featuring easel backs to facilitate tabletop display.

These frames were generally made from sterling silver or silver plate sheet metal, often pressed over a mahogany or pine core. The reverse side usually features a velvet, leather, or wooden backing fitted with a hinged support, while flat glass protects the photograph.

Authentic British pieces usually display official silver hallmarks stamped along the outer rim or border, denoting the silver purity, assay office, maker, and date letter. Original backing materials such as aged velvet, wood grain, and historical structural fittings further assist in identification.

A circular silver frame can be positioned on a contemporary console table, desk, or bedside unit alongside ceramics and books. Grouping various metallic picture frames across flat surfaces adds textured historical accents to minimalist modern spaces.

Dust the silver and glass regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, applying specialist silver polishing cloths gently to remove tarnish. Avoid dipping the item in liquid polishes or exposing the fabric easel back to moisture, which can cause glue separation or discolouration.
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