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A Small William Comyns Cast Silver Photo Frame
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A Small William Comyns Cast Silver Photo Frame

19th century
Sold 10 October 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A superb small and fully cast silver photo frame by the great William Comyns. This charming example is of easel form with a fabric easel back. The shaped front is pierced, featuring flowers, masks and leaves and the aperture is ovoid. A good and superior example, suitable for a single portrait. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- 10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including tariff)

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no splits or breaks. The back is showing some wear and there is a tiny pinprick to the cartouche, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Maker's mark feint, but readable.

Date :- London 1895.

Maker :- William Comyns.

Height :- 9.5 cms.

Width :- 9 cms.

Photo area :- 5.5 cms. x 5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Cast Photo Frame to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170983
Dealers Internal Reference
13818
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Description
A superb small and fully cast silver photo frame by the great William Comyns. This charming example is of easel form with a fabric easel back. The shaped front is pierced, featuring flowers, masks and leaves and the aperture is ovoid. A good and superior example, suitable for a single portrait. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An ornate cast silver picture frame featuring detailed cherubs and scrollwork surrounds a blue velvet backing.
fig 1. A Small William Comyns Cast Silver Photo Frame

Postage and packing :- 10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£45.00 USA (including tariff)

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no splits or breaks.

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The back is showing some wear and there is a tiny pinprick to the cartouche, commensurate with age and use.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Maker's mark feint, but readable.

Date :- London 1895.

Maker :- William Comyns.

Height :- 9.5 cms.

Width :- 9 cms.

Photo area :- 5.5 cms. x 5 cms.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Cast Photo Frame to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170983
Dealers Internal Ref
13818
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An ornate cast silver picture frame featuring detailed cherubs and scrollwork surrounds a blue velvet backing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Small William Comyns Cast Silver Photo Frame

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An ornate cast silver picture frame featuring detailed cherubs and scrollwork surrounds a blue velvet backing.
A small William Comyns cast silver photo frame
Ref: SA1170983
An ornate cast silver picture frame featuring detailed cherubs and scrollwork surrounds a blue velvet backing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCherubs and putti, Scrollwork and foliage, Central blank cartouche
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian cast silver frames gained immense popularity during the late 19th century, often produced by prominent silversmiths using intricate casting techniques to achieve high relief designs like cherubs, florals, and scrolls.

These pieces are typically crafted from sterling silver or silverplate via sand casting or lost-wax casting methods, featuring detailed repousse or chased ornamentation, backed with wood or stout card lined with velvet or silk.

Authenticity is verified by checking for British hallmarks denoting the assay office, standard silver fineness, date letter, and makers mark, alongside natural patination, wear consistent with age, and traditional easel back construction.

Positioning the piece on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or bedside table provides a striking textural contrast against modern minimalist surfaces, adding a layer of heritage craftsmanship and metallic sheen to the room.

Preservation requires avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip desirable oxidisation; instead, use a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish sparingly on raised areas, storing the item in a stable, low-humidity environment.
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