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Elegant Edwardian 9 Inches Tall Solid Silver Photo Frame by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1905
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Elegant Edwardian 9 Inches Tall Solid Silver Photo Frame by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1905

1900 - 1920
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This superb large size Edwardian sterling silver photograph frame is dated Chester 1905. At a little over 9 inches high, it is very striking and elegant. It bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd. Of plain rectangular form, it is fitted with the original moire silk background and the ( rather worn) velvet back and easel.

Hallmarks:

CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Condition:

silver in good condition, minor surafe wera, commensurate with age and use.

Pale yellow moire silk background in very good condition.

Back velvet and easel worn but with a stable hinge and fully functioning.

Dimensions:

Height: 23cm / 9.1 inches.

Width: 15.5cm / 6 inches.

Aperture:

Height: 19cm / 7.5 inches.

Width: 11cm / 4.4 inches.

Delivery:

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

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Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Frame to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09714125
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Chester assay office town mark: three wheat sheaves and sword.
Date letter F on side edge: 1906.
Maker mark CS over FS: silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd.
Dark blue velvet backing and strut: typical period framing construction.
Small perimeter pins fixing the silver to the core: original assembly method.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1244875
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE94
Description
This superb large size Edwardian sterling silver photograph frame is dated Chester 1905. At a little over 9 inches high, it is very striking and elegant. It bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd.
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Of plain rectangular form, it is fitted with the original moire silk background and the ( rather worn) velvet back and easel.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. An Edwardian rectangular sterling silver photo frame featuring a smooth polished border and a light-coloured fabric insert.
fig 1. Elegant Edwardian 9 Inches Tall Solid Silver Photo Frame by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1905

Hallmarks:

CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Condition:

silver in good condition, minor surafe wera, commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. An Edwardian rectangular sterling silver photo frame featuring a smooth polished border and a light-coloured fabric insert.
fig 2. Elegant Edwardian 9 Inches Tall Solid Silver Photo Frame by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1905

Pale yellow moire silk background in very good condition.

Back velvet and easel worn but with a stable hinge and fully functioning.

Dimensions:

Height: 23cm / 9.1 inches.

Width: 15.5cm / 6 inches.

Aperture:

fig 3. An Edwardian rectangular sterling silver photo frame featuring a smooth polished border and a light-coloured fabric insert.
fig 3. Elegant Edwardian 9 Inches Tall Solid Silver Photo Frame by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1905

Height: 19cm / 7.5 inches.

Width: 11cm / 4.4 inches.

Delivery:

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 4. An Edwardian rectangular sterling silver photo frame featuring a smooth polished border and a light-coloured fabric insert.
fig 4. Elegant Edwardian 9 Inches Tall Solid Silver Photo Frame by Saunders & Shepherd, Chester 1905

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449760 585.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Frame to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09714125
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Chester assay office town mark: three wheat sheaves and sword.
Date letter F on side edge: 1906.
Maker mark CS over FS: silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd.
Dark blue velvet backing and strut: typical period framing construction.
Small perimeter pins fixing the silver to the core: original assembly method.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244875
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE94
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An Edwardian rectangular sterling silver photo frame featuring a smooth polished border and a light-coloured fabric insert.
ELEGANT EDWARDIAN 9 INCHES TALL SOLID SILVER PHOTO FRAME BY SAUNDERS & SHEPHERD, CHESTER 1905
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An Edwardian rectangular sterling silver photo frame featuring a smooth polished border and a light-coloured fabric insert.
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  • ObjectPhoto Frames
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPlain rectangular border, Polished silver finish, Easel backing

This Edwardian sterling silver photograph frame dates from 1905 and bears the maker's mark for Saunders & Shepherd. The piece takes a plain rectangular form with a polished silver finish, complemented by a pale yellow moire silk background insert within the aperture. Hallmarks appear on the silver, showing the lion passant, the date letter for 1905, and the Chester assay office details alongside the maker's stamp. Minor surface wear on the metal reflects its age and use. Measuring 23 cm in height by 15.5 cm in width, the item suits placement on a sideboard top in a living room, study, or hallway. The construction incorporates an easel backing to support upright display on flat surfaces.

Edwardian silver photo frames typically exhibit clean rectangular lines or gentle curvilinear forms, moving away from heavy Victorian ornamentation towards refined simplicity and balance.

These frames were constructed with a sterling silver front panel mounted onto a wooden or fabric-covered backing, complete with an integrated easel support for tabletop display.

Authentic British pieces feature official hallmark stamps, including the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office mark such as Chester or Birmingham, a date letter, and a makers mark.

A silver frame can be styled on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk, placed alongside contemporary ceramics or glass decorative objects to create a contrast of textures.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and clean tarnish using a specialised silver polishing cloth, taking care not to submerge the fabric or wooden backing in liquid solutions.
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