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Antique Ormolu & Agate Mounted Easel Photo Frame 19th Century
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Antique Ormolu & Agate Mounted Easel Photo Frame 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a beautiful antique ormolu and agate mounted easel photograph frame, Circa 1880 in date.

The arched backplate features a wavy edge border having a pair of spring loaded arched doors enclosing five ovals for miniatures or photographs.

The ormolu frame with foliate engraved decoration.

Provenance:

Lady Elizabeth Prinfle Lady in waiting to Queen Victoria,

lived at Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.

It is a lovely piece which apart from its functionality is also a highly decorative item.

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 25 x Width 24 x Depth 14

Dimensions in inches:

Height 10 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches

Our reference: A3076

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Agate Photo Frame to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA962226
Dealers Internal Reference
A3076
Description
This is a beautiful antique ormolu and agate mounted easel photograph frame, Circa 1880 in date.
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The arched backplate features a wavy edge border having a pair of spring loaded arched doors enclosing five ovals for miniatures or photographs.
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fig 1. An ornate 19th-century gilt metal easel photo frame featuring hinged doors set with polished banded agate cabochons.
fig 1. Antique Ormolu & Agate Mounted Easel Photo Frame 19th Century

The ormolu frame with foliate engraved decoration.

Provenance:

Lady Elizabeth Prinfle Lady in waiting to Queen Victoria,

lived at Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.

It is a lovely piece which apart from its functionality is also a highly decorative item.

fig 2. An ornate 19th-century gilt metal easel photo frame featuring hinged doors set with polished banded agate cabochons.
fig 2. Antique Ormolu & Agate Mounted Easel Photo Frame 19th Century

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 25 x Width 24 x Depth 14

Dimensions in inches:

Height 10 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches

Our reference: A3076

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Agate Photo Frame to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA962226
Dealers Internal Ref
A3076
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I An ornate 19th-century gilt metal easel photo frame featuring hinged doors set with polished banded agate cabochons.

Antique Ormolu & Agate Mounted Easel Photo Frame 19th Century

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An ornate 19th-century gilt metal easel photo frame featuring hinged doors set with polished banded agate cabochons.
Antique Ormolu & Agate Mounted Easel Photo Frame 19th Century
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Victorian easel photo frames from the 19th century often featured elaborate metalwork, such as gilt bronze or brass, designed to stand independently on tabletop surfaces. These pieces frequently incorporated Gothic Revival or Neo-Rococo architectural elements, including hinged doors, scrolling foliage, and gemstone embellishments.

These frames typically consist of cast or chased brass and gilt bronze, often termed ormolu, which provides a durable, reflective gold-coloured surface. Polished cabochons of banded agate, jasper, or malachite were frequently inlaid into the metalwork to create textural contrast.

Authentic 19th-century ormolu frames exhibit fine hand-chasing, heavy casting, and age-appropriate patination or mild oxidisation in crevices. Original easel supports, threaded screw constructions on metal mounts, and hand-cut gemstone inlays further distinguish historic production from modern reproductions.

An ornate gilt metal frame serves as a striking accent piece on a mantelpiece, dark wood sideboard, or library desk. Layering it alongside contemporary framed artwork or minimalist stoneware ceramics creates a curated contrast within a modern scheme.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to clean recessed areas without scratching the metal or stone. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes, as these can strip original gilding; a lightly dampened microfiber cloth is sufficient for wiping agate cabochons.
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