Sold for: £38
An Edwardian sterling silver mounted photograph frame of rectangular form with an ornate, wavy border. The silver mount features high relief repoussé decoration comprising scrolling acanthus leaves, floral motifs, and scrollwork. A prominent circular medallion to the right depicts five cherub heads, a popular design based on Sir Joshua Reynolds’ 1787 painting Angels’ Heads. The silver is mounted onto a dark blue velvet covered backing with an easel stand.
The silver mount is struck with a full set of English hallmarks:
Maker’s Mark: S & Co for Sydney and Co
Standard Mark: Lion passant for sterling silver (.925)
Assay Office: Anchor for Birmingham
Date Letter: m for 1911
Overall width: 20.5 cm.
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