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Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell 5" Photo Frame 1921
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Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell 5" Photo Frame 1921

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 August 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
This “Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell 5" Photo Frame 1921” found a buyer.

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Description

This is a lovely antique sterling silver and tortoiseshell photo frame measuring 5" (12.5 cms) across with the actual opening measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cms).

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1921 with the silversmiths mark for Walker & Hall.

It has the original wooden back and stand which works perfectly and the tortoiseshell has lovely colour.

The whole item is in super condition (any marks you can see in the photos are just reflections)

This frame will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Please visit us at www.robertbushantiques.co.uk if you wish to see our full inventory.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Photo Frame to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA976563
Dealers Internal Reference
9128
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a lovely antique sterling silver and tortoiseshell photo frame measuring 5" (12.5 cms) across with the actual opening measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cms).

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1921 with the silversmiths mark for Walker & Hall.

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It has the original wooden back and stand which works perfectly and the tortoiseshell has lovely colour.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A circular antique sterling silver photograph frame featuring a tortoiseshell inner border and a moire fabric insert.
fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell 5" Photo Frame 1921

The whole item is in super condition (any marks you can see in the photos are just reflections)

This frame will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Please visit us at www.robertbushantiques.co.uk if you wish to see our full inventory.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Photo Frame to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA976563
Dealers Internal Ref
9128
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A circular antique sterling silver photograph frame featuring a tortoiseshell inner border and a moire fabric insert. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell 5" Photo Frame 1921

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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Location: The Uplands, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1NQ, United Kingdom
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A circular antique sterling silver photograph frame featuring a tortoiseshell inner border and a moire fabric insert.
Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell 5" Photo Frame 1921
Ref: SA976563
A circular antique sterling silver photograph frame featuring a tortoiseshell inner border and a moire fabric insert.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell, Silk
  • ColourSilver and Amber
  • MotifsCircular bezel, Tortoiseshell border, Silver hallmarking
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Antique picture frames combining sterling silver and tortoiseshell gained immense popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, often utilising the pique technique where silver inlay is embedded into the tortoiseshell.

These pieces typically feature a solid sterling silver bezel and backing support, paired with genuine hawksbill turtle tortoiseshell veneer, backed with wood or velvet and fitted with an easel stand.

Authenticity is verified by checking for British hallmarked sterling silver stamps indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside the natural organic grain patterns of genuine tortoiseshell.

Placing the frame on a mantelpiece, side table, or desk introduces reflective metallic light and textural contrast that complements both contemporary minimalist and traditional maximalist schemes.

Store and display pieces away from direct sunlight to prevent tortoiseshell fading and warping, and clean the silver sparingly with a specialised non-abrasive microfibre cloth to protect the delicate shell veneer.
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