Finest Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame - 1889
Price
£4,000
| $5,411 USD | €4,664 EUR
Item Ref
STF001
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest tortoiseshell and silver frames we have had the pleasure of offering.Made from a spectacular piece of antique shell with exquisite markings and colours from Champagne to Cognac to a rich chocolate.
The construction is top notch, with all the hinges fully hallmarked together with the folding easel stand. The silver is fully hallmarked in numerous places for London 1889 together with the highly sought-after Queen Victoria's head duty mark and the makers mark H.A for Henry Atkin / Atkin Brothers.
The front of the frame comprises are pair of doors secured at the front with a catch, it opens to reveal a solid silver frame surrounding the original bevelled glass aperture measuring 5 5/8" x 3 7/8",
The overall measurement of the frame while closed is 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 5/8". An extraordinary find in superb condition having been professionally cleaned and polished in our silversmith's workshop.
Item: STF001
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Internal Ref: STF001
Dimensions
Height = 21 cm (8")Width = 14.6 cm (6")
Depth = 1.6 cm (1")
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