During the late Victorian period silver photograph frames became hugely popular with the middle and upper classes. The concept of photography was in its infancy, and to be able to afford both a photograph and a silver frame was a clear sign of wealth. From ornate Victorian frames, to enamelled art nouveau and angular art deco examples, there is a frame to suit every cherished memory.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897 by A. Barrett & Sons, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver photograph farme, is also a paper tidy, sitting on a sprung leather base, and featuring a wirework scroll top. The photograph frame measures 3"(8cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep including the base, and will hold a photo measuring 2"(5cm) tall, by 1.25"(3.5cm) wide.
£375
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Comyns, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame is plain in style and heart shaped. The photograph frame measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, with an aperture measuring 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(9.5cm) wide.
£475
Hallmarked in Chester in 1900 by Colen Cheshire, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, features an oval aperture, a leather back, and an ornately decorated and shaped border. The photograph frame measures 7"(17.5cm) tall, by 6"15cm) wide, with an aperture measuring 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide.
£495
Hallmarked in Chester in 1906 by Stokes & Ireland, this rare Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is unsually tall and thin, plain in style, and with the original wooden easel back. The photograph frame measures 12"(30cm) tall by 6"(15cm) wide, and the aperture measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 5.75"(12.5cm) wide.
£595
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1902 by A. & J. Zimmerman, this handsome, Antique, Edwardian Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is plain in design, and features the original wooden backing and easel. The photograph frame measures 8.75"(22cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, and the aperture measures 7"(17.5cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide.
£625
Hallmarked in Chester in 1903 by William Neale & Son Ltd., this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is in the art nouveau taste. The photograph frame measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide. The aperture measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm).
£765
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by William Comyns, this attractive, Victorian, Art Nouveau Period, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, features flower and leaf pierced decoration with plaques depicting the 'Reynolds Angels', and stands on a wooden easel back. The photograph frame measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 6"(16cm) wide, with a heart shaped aperture which measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide.
£795
Hallmarked in London in 1907 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. This charming, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is designed to look like a lucky horse shoe. The photograph frame measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) wide. The maximum dimensions of aperture are 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 2.75" (7cm) wide.
£795
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899 by Samuel M. Levi, this wonderful, Victorian, pair of Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frames, feature wirework decoration to the feet and tops, plain borders, and the original wooden easel backs. Each photograph frame measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide, with an aperture measuring 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) wide.
£975
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Stokes & Ireland, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, features plain borders, wirework decoration to the feet and top, and stands on a blue velvet lined easel back. The photograph frame measures 14.5"(37cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, with an aperture measuring 11"(28cm) tall, by 6.75"(17.5cm) wide.
£1,175
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by Walter Raymond, this attractive, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Double Photograph Frame, features a cast ribbon and bow top, a silver stand, and 2 heart shaped apertures. The photograph frame measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, with each aperture measuring 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide.
£1,275
Hallmarked in London in 1920 by Lawrence Emanuel, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is plain in design, and art nouveau influenced in shape. The photograph frame measures 11.75"(30cm) tall, by 9.75"(24.5cm) wide, with the aperture measuring 8"(20cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide.
£1,275
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1916 by E. Mander & Sons, this charming, Antique George V period, Sterling Silver Double Photograph Frame, features ribbon detailing to the tops, and wooden backs. The photograph frame is in the campaign style, and can be folded closed to be safely transported. Each side of the photograph frame measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, with each aperture measuring 8"(20cm) tall, by 6"(15.5cm) wide.
£1,275
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by Maple & Co. , this very attractive, George V period Sterling Silver Pair of Photograph Frames, are in the art nouveau taste, and feature the original wooden backs and easels. Each photograph frame measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) wide, and each aperture measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide.
£1,275
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by J. Aitkin & Son, this stunning, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is in the Art Nouveau taste, and has the original wooden stand. The photograph frame measures 12.5"(32cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) wide, and the aperture measures 7.5"(19 cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1996 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this large and attractive, Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, features a cast ornate border, and a wooden back and easel. The photograph frame measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, and the aperture measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide. The silver weighs a heavy feeling 27.4 troy ounces.
£1,675
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by George Elisha Sumner, this handsome, and large, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph frame, is plain in design, and features a leather back and easel. The photograph frame measures 18.25"(46cm) tall, by 13.75"(35cm), with the aperture measuring 16.75"(42.5cm) tall, by 12.25"(31cm) wide.
£1,975