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Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame - Allies of 1914
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Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame - Allies of 1914

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A magnificent and rare English sterling silver photograph frame by the top notch silversmith, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd. of London.

The frame is totally original with the original velvet backing incorporating a folding easel stand and retains the original silk backing, gold stamped by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, Ltd., 112 Regent St. London W and By Royal Appointment to HRH The King.

Of course what makes this a highly collectable frame are the five enamel flags for the Great European allies of WW1.

The side of the silver frame is where the full English hallmark can be found for London 1914.

A superb, highly sought-after frame in excellent condition, minor wear commensurate with age measuring 7 3/8" tall x 4 5/8" wide with a glazed aperture measuring 5 1/4" x 3 1/2".

Item: 43962

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Enamel Picture Frame to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07385694
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 112 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
London hallmark with date letter t on the side: 1914.
Maker's mark for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company: matches the gilt silk insert.
Enamelled Allied flags at the top: the opening alliance of the First World War.
Original silk insert and velvet easel back: undisturbed period assembly.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.7cm (7.36")
Width
11.8cm (4.65")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA912242
Dealers Internal Reference
43962
Description
A magnificent and rare English sterling silver photograph frame by the top notch silversmith, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd. of London.
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The frame is totally original with the original velvet backing incorporating a folding easel stand and retains the original silk backing, gold stamped by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, Ltd.
Puckerings

, 112 Regent St. London W and By Royal Appointment to HRH The King.

fig 1. An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest.
fig 1. Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame - Allies of 1914

Of course what makes this a highly collectable frame are the five enamel flags for the Great European allies of WW1.

The side of the silver frame is where the full English hallmark can be found for London 1914.

fig 2. An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest.
fig 2. Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame - Allies of 1914

A superb, highly sought-after frame in excellent condition, minor wear commensurate with age measuring 7 3/8" tall x 4 5/8" wide with a glazed aperture measuring 5 1/4" x 3 1/2".

Item: 43962

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Enamel Picture Frame to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 07385694
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 112 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
London hallmark with date letter t on the side: 1914.
Maker's mark for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company: matches the gilt silk insert.
Enamelled Allied flags at the top: the opening alliance of the First World War.
Original silk insert and velvet easel back: undisturbed period assembly.

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
18.7cm (7.36")
Width
11.8cm (4.65")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA912242
Dealers Internal Ref
43962
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Archive I An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest.

Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame - Allies of 1914

Archive II An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest. View II
Archive III An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest. View III
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Archive V An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest. View V
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An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest.
Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame - Allies of 1914
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An arched sterling silver tabletop picture frame featuring enamelled flags of the 1914 Allies centred at the top crest.
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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel, Silk, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Blue, Red
  • MotifsEnamelled flag motif, Arched crest, Polished silver border, Easel back
  • SizeH 18.7 cm (7 in) x W 11.8 cm (5 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver picture frame dates to 1910 and belongs to the gentleman's library style. The piece possesses a polished silver finish, an arched crest, and an enamelled flag motif featuring the 1914 allies in red, blue, and other enamel colours at the top. The smooth silver border surrounds a glazed aperture holding pale green silk backing fabric with a gold stamp, while a full English hallmark appears on the side. The object measures 18.7 cm high, 11.8 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. This tabletop accessory fits well on a mantelpiece or desk in a home today to display photographs. The piece works effectively in a study, library, or living room alongside other traditional furnishings. The construction includes a folding easel stand on the original velvet backing to support the frame upright on horizontal surfaces.

FAQs

Commemorative silver picture frames from the early twentieth century were produced to mark significant historical events, such as military alliances or royal occasions. These pieces often feature polished sterling silver surrounds decorated with fine enamelled motifs representing national flags or official insignia.

These frames are constructed predominantly from sterling silver with enamelled detailing for decorative crests. The backing and easel support are traditionally made from wood, velvet, or moire silk to protect photographs and allow stable display.

Authentic English silver pieces bear official hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a makers mark, purity mark such as the lion passant, assay office mark, and a date letter. High-quality silversmiths often stamped their retail address or company name onto the silk lining or wooden back.

Display an antique silver frame on a mantelpiece, office desk, or sideboard alongside contemporary art books and minimalist decor. Mixing vintage silver objects with clean modern surfaces creates a refined, layered aesthetic.

Clean silver frames using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth, avoiding aggressive liquid polishes that can damage enamel or soak into fabric backings. Keep the frame away from direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve the enamelling and prevent tarnish.
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