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Exceptional 12" Art Nouveau Silver Photo Frame by William Neale & Sons, Chester 1903
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Exceptional 12" Art Nouveau Silver Photo Frame by William Neale & Sons, Chester 1903

1900 - 1920
Description

This fabulous Edwardian silver photograph frame bears the marks of William Neale & Sons and is dated Chester 1903. It is truly impressive at a little over 12" tall. Of shaped rectangular form, it very much reflects the Art Nouveau movement with typical sinuous decorations featuring two kingfishers amongst scrolling water lilies. The original bevelled glass panel and the light oak easel back add to the beauty of the frame.

Hallmarks:

W.N for William Neale.

Chester Assay Mark.

Date letter "c" for 1903.

Lion Passant.

RD number: 412167.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Height: 31.5cm / 12 inches.

Width: 26cm / 10 inches.

Aperture:

Height: 20cm / 8 inches.

Width: 15cm / 6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £50 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Silver Photo Frame to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09717597
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 123 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Chester hallmark with date letter c: fixes the year to 1903.
Maker's mark W.N: William Neale & Sons silversmiths.
Design registration number 412167 stamped in the silver: entered on the register in 1903.
Sinuous whiplash stems and kingfisher motifs: popular Art Nouveau ornament.
Oak back held by slotted brass clips: original backboard construction.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245371
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE90
Description
This fabulous Edwardian silver photograph frame bears the marks of William Neale & Sons and is dated Chester 1903. It is truly impressive at a little over 12" tall.
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Of shaped rectangular form, it very much reflects the Art Nouveau movement with typical sinuous decorations featuring two kingfishers amongst scrolling water lilies.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The original bevelled glass panel and the light oak easel back add to the beauty of the frame.

fig 1. An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photograph frame featuring embossed whiplash curves, water lilies, and bird motifs set against a shaped wooden backing.
fig 1. Exceptional 12" Art Nouveau Silver Photo Frame by William Neale & Sons, Chester 1903

Hallmarks:

W.N for William Neale.

Chester Assay Mark.

Date letter "c" for 1903.

Lion Passant.

RD number: 412167.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Height: 31.5cm / 12 inches.

Width: 26cm / 10 inches.

Aperture:

Height: 20cm / 8 inches.

fig 2. An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photograph frame featuring embossed whiplash curves, water lilies, and bird motifs set against a shaped wooden backing.
fig 2. Exceptional 12" Art Nouveau Silver Photo Frame by William Neale & Sons, Chester 1903

Width: 15cm / 6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £50 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Silver Photo Frame to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09717597
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 123 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Chester hallmark with date letter c: fixes the year to 1903.
Maker's mark W.N: William Neale & Sons silversmiths.
Design registration number 412167 stamped in the silver: entered on the register in 1903.
Sinuous whiplash stems and kingfisher motifs: popular Art Nouveau ornament.
Oak back held by slotted brass clips: original backboard construction.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245371
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE90
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photograph frame featuring embossed whiplash curves, water lilies, and bird motifs set against a shaped wooden backing.

Exceptional 12" Art Nouveau Silver Photo Frame by William Neale & Sons, Chester 1903

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An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photograph frame featuring embossed whiplash curves, water lilies, and bird motifs set against a shaped wooden backing.
EXCEPTIONAL 12" ART NOUVEAU SILVER PHOTO FRAME BY WILLIAM NEALE & SONS, CHESTER 1903
Ref: SA1245371
An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photograph frame featuring embossed whiplash curves, water lilies, and bird motifs set against a shaped wooden backing.
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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWhiplash curves, Water lilies, Repousse bird motifs, Shaped wooden backing

This Edwardian Art Nouveau photograph frame dates to 1903 and comes from the maker William Neale & Sons in Chester. The shaped rectangular piece combines a sterling silver repoussé front decorated with sinuous whiplash curves, water lilies, and bird motifs with a light oak wooden backing and an original bevelled glass panel. Hallmarks are visible on the silver mount, including the maker mark W.N, the Chester assay mark, date letter c, the lion passant, and registration number 412167. The frame measures 31.5 cm in height and 26 cm in width, with an aperture measuring 20 cm by 15 cm. It serves as a decorative desk or mantelpiece accessory for displaying portrait photographs in traditional or contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Art Nouveau silver frames feature sinuous, organic lines inspired by nature, including whiplash curves, botanical motifs, and stylised flora or fauna popular between the 1890s and 1910s.

They typically feature a thin sheet of embossed or repousse sterling silver mounted over a carved wooden backing board, secured with silver pins or folded edges.

Authentic British silver frames display official assay office hallmarks, including a makers mark, purity mark such as the lion passant, town mark, and a date letter stamped directly into the metal.

Position the frame on a mantelpiece, console, or writing desk alongside modern ceramics or geometric objects to create a balanced textural contrast.

Gently polish the silver surface using a soft, lint-free cloth designed for precious metals, avoiding excess moisture contact with the wooden backing or velvet interior.
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