Name: Beautiful Solid Sterling Silver Double / Twin Photo Frame
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1146309
Price: 140 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by Hough & Son

Sold 14 July 2025 · Hough & Son

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Description

A beautiful solid Sterling silver double or twin easel photo frame, with engine turned decoration.

Measures approx. 14.5cms x 19.5cms.

Stamped with the maker’s mark ‘IBB’ (untraced), Sterling, and 925. Thought to date from the mid 20thC.

In excellent, vintage condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Sterling Silver Photo Frame to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1146309

Dealers Internal Reference

SA022

Description

A beautiful solid Sterling silver double or twin easel photo frame, with engine turned decoration.

Measures approx. 14.5cms x 19.5cms.

Stamped with the maker’s mark ‘IBB’ (untraced), Sterling, and 925. Thought to date from the mid 20thC.

In excellent, vintage condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Sterling Silver Photo Frame to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1146309

Dealers Internal Ref

SA022

About the Dealer

Hough & Son

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Passionate about unusual antiques, mid-century modern and quirky collectables

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Surrey
United Kingdom

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ObjectPhoto Frames
Period1940 - 1960
StyleTraditional
MaterialSterling Silver, Wood, Glass
ColourSilver
MotifsEngine-turned linear engraving, Twin oval apertures, Bevelled bezels

FAQs

Sterling silver photo frames gained prominence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as portable photography became accessible, allowing families to display cherished portraits on desks and mantelpieces.

Authentic pieces typically feature a solid sterling silver front sheet attached to a wooden or velvet-backed support stand, often utilizing weighted plaster interiors for structural stability.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps indicating the silver fineness (such as 925), the assay office, and the makers mark, alongside natural tarnish patterns consistent with age.

Silver frames introduce reflective metallic textures that complement dark wood surfaces, leather-bound books, and minimalist mantel displays to create a balanced focal point.

Preservation requires regular, gentle cleaning with a specialized microfibre polishing cloth to remove tarnish while avoiding abrasive pastes that can wear down engraved details.