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Arts and Crafts Brass Photo Frame

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 October 2026 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A good quality Arts and Crafts brass photo frame dating from the early 20th Century. It is an oval shape with a lovely berry and leaf and a handmade easel support. It is stamped with a maker's mark for Hugh Wallis.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There are some signs of age and use, some light surface marks and minor dinks but no major damages. It has been gently cleaned and polished and the frame is ready for use.

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 £7

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Brass Photo Frame to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09693258
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Stamped HW monogram on the strut: the registered workshop mark of Hugh Wallis.
Hand-hammered surface on the rim: typical metalworking technique of the period.
Riveted brass easel support with rolled foot: hand-constructed back fitting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1241894
Description
A good quality Arts and Crafts brass photo frame dating from the early 20th Century. It is an oval shape with a lovely berry and leaf and a handmade easel support. It is stamped with a maker's mark for Hugh Wallis.
fig 1. An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design.
fig 1. Arts and Crafts Brass Photo Frame

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There are some signs of age and use, some light surface marks and minor dinks but no major damages. It has been gently cleaned and polished and the frame is ready for use.

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

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Brass Photo Frame to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09693258
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Stamped HW monogram on the strut: the registered workshop mark of Hugh Wallis.
Hand-hammered surface on the rim: typical metalworking technique of the period.
Riveted brass easel support with rolled foot: hand-constructed back fitting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241894
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Trade Associations

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

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Archive I An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design. SOLD26 OCT 26

Arts and Crafts Brass Photo Frame

Archive II An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design. View II
Archive III An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design. View III
Archive IV An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design. View IV
Archive V An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design. View V
Archive VI An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design. View VI
Archive VII An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design. View VII
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design.
Arts and Crafts Brass Photo Frame
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An oval brass picture frame with a hand-hammered texture and embossed leaf border design.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsHammered texture, Repousse foliage, Oval aperture, Studded border
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

This Arts and Crafts photo frame is an early 20th-century decorative piece fashioned from brass in a warm gold colour. The design includes an oval aperture surrounded by a hammered texture, repousse foliage, a studded border, and a handmade easel support, complemented by a maker's mark stamped for Hugh Wallis. The surface displays signs of age and use, including light surface marks and minor dinks alongside darker oxidised areas within the foliage recesses. It measures 21 cm high and 16 cm wide. Placed in a gentleman's library or on a mantelpiece, the frame holds a personal photograph while adding a traditional metallic accent to the room.

FAQs

Arts and Crafts photo frames from the late 19th and early 20th centuries emphasize handcraftsmanship, visible structural details, and hand-hammered metal finishes. They frequently incorporate stylized botanical motifs, repousse technique, and simple geometric or organic forms reacting against mass industrial production.

Craftsmen predominantly used sheet brass, copper, pewter, and wrought iron. These metals were beaten, chased, or embossed by hand, often left unpolished or given an patinated finish to highlight the hand-worked surface texture.

Authentic pieces display subtle irregularities from hand-hammering, hand-cut metal edges, and period-appropriate backing materials such as easel stands or wooden supports. Look for hand-chased ornamentation, age-consistent oxidisation, and maker marks from prominent guilds or workshops of the era.

Place the frame on a dark wood desk, mantelpiece, or styled shelf alongside contemporary ceramic vessels or books. The textured metallic surface provides visual contrast against muted wall paint or natural timber finishes.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove surface dirt. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can strip historical patination and damage the original metal surface finish.
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