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George V Oval Silver Photo Frame Birmingham 1919
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George V Oval Silver Photo Frame Birmingham 1919

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 October 2026 · Aramis Antiques
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A George V silver oval photo frame with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1919 and makers mark for A. Zimmerman. The frame has its original oak easel back and is lined with navy blue damask. The silver frame is plain and smooth and in excellent condition.

Image dimensions 14.5x10cm

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Oval Frame to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235421
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A George V silver oval photo frame with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1919 and makers mark for A. Zimmerman. The frame has its original oak easel back and is lined with navy blue damask. The silver frame is plain and smooth and in excellent condition.

Image dimensions 14.5x10cm

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Oval Frame to the 1910s.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235421
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A George V oval sterling silver photo frame featuring a plain polished silver border and a dark wood easel backing.
George V oval silver photo frame Birmingham 1919
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A George V oval sterling silver photo frame featuring a plain polished silver border and a dark wood easel backing.
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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOval aperture, Easel back, Plain polished border
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This George V photo frame originates from 1910 in the George V style. Constructed from sterling silver, wood, and glass, the piece showcases a silver and dark wood palette with a navy blue lining. The composition incorporates an oval aperture, an easel back, and a plain polished border, accompanied by clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1919 and a maker's mark for A. Zimmerman, along with visible fixing pins securing the silver mount to the oak backing. The frame measures 18 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, with image dimensions of 14.5x10 cm. Suitable for placement on a mantelpiece or within a gentleman's library, the frame provides a classic desk or tabletop display for a cherished photograph in a traditional home interior.

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Silver photo frames gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and George V eras as tabletop displays for portrait photography became fashionable in domestic interiors. British silversmiths produced frames featuring sheet silver pressed onto sturdy timber easel backings.

Traditional construction incorporates a sterling silver front fascia mounted over a solid hardwood backing, such as oak or mahogany. The structure includes an integral easel support stand and a clear glass panel to protect the photo.

Authentic pieces feature full British hallmarks stamped onto the silver border, typically including the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, the town mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), and a specific date letter denoting 1919.

An antique silver frame creates a refined accent when positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk. Combining modern black-and-white prints within a classic metallic border adds depth when layered alongside books and contemporary art.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and clean the silver fascia gently using a dry silver polishing cloth. Avoid liquid polish immersion or harsh abrasives, as liquid can seep behind the silver layer and damage the wooden backing.
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