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Victorian Chester Silver Photo Frame by William Comyns
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Victorian Chester Silver Photo Frame by William Comyns

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 April 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A Victorian silver photo frame with embossed cherub decoration by highly regarded maker William Comyns, hallmarked Chester 1900. The solid silver front with embossed and fretted decoration, cherubs set to each corner along with classic scroll decoration. Circular photograph window to the centre. Sat on the original green velvet back with sturdy easel stand. Bears the makers mark for highly regarded silversmiths William Comyns along with clear hallmarks. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Takes photograph 4" x 4". Measures overall 6" wide x 6" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Photo Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130597
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41050
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Description
A Victorian silver photo frame with embossed cherub decoration by highly regarded maker William Comyns, hallmarked Chester 1900.
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The solid silver front with embossed and fretted decoration, cherubs set to each corner along with classic scroll decoration.
Sturmans Antiques

Circular photograph window to the centre. Sat on the original green velvet back with sturdy easel stand. Bears the makers mark for highly regarded silversmiths William Comyns along with clear hallmarks. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Takes photograph 4" x 4". Measures overall 6" wide x 6" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Photo Frame to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130597
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41050
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Victorian Chester Silver Photo Frame by William Comyns

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A rectangular antique silver photograph frame featuring intricate repousse scrollwork and an oval aperture enclosing a purple fabric backing.
Victorian Chester Silver Photo Frame by William Comyns
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A rectangular antique silver photograph frame featuring intricate repousse scrollwork and an oval aperture enclosing a purple fabric backing.
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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse scrolls, C-scrolls, Floral motifs, Aperture mount
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Victorian silver frames gained immense popularity during the 19th century, driven by advancements in manufacturing and a cultural focus on family portraits. Makers often utilised intricate repousse and chased techniques, inspired by historic design revivals such as Rococo and Renaissance styles.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver sheets, often reinforced internally with a wooden backing or structural core and supported by an easel stand. The front decorative panels were frequently hand-worked or stamped using heavy steel dies before being assembled by silversmiths.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hallmarks stamped on the silver, which include the makers mark, standard mark (such as a lion passant for sterling), assay office mark (like the three crowns for Chester), and a date letter indicating the specific year of assay.

An antique silver frame adds textural contrast and reflective metallic detail when placed on modern wooden sideboards, minimalist bookshelves, or layered atop stacked art books. Mixing aged metals with clean-lined contemporary decor creates a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialist non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the natural patina and delicate raised details. Avoid using liquid chemical dips on antique frames with velvet or wooden backs, as moisture can cause irreparable damage to the structural components.
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