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A beautifully expressive Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, hallmarked Birmingham, England, 1905, featuring an unusually charming detail: four delicately …
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A beautifully expressive Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, hallmarked Birmingham, England, 1905, featuring an unusually charming detail: four delicately modeled birds, one at each corner, nestled among flowing scrolls and organic repoussé work. Bird motifs in English silver frames of this era are exceptionally uncommon, giving this piece a distinctive personality and a touch of whimsy.
Measuring 5.5" × 5.5" with a 3.325" round photo opening, the frame presents a graceful silhouette and a wonderfully tactile surface. The sterling silver front displays over a century of life and handling, creating the kind of authentic patina that collectors of Art Nouveau and English hallmarked silver truly appreciate.
The frame retains its original fabric‑covered backing and easel stand, adding to its period charm.
This is a true antique—a lovely survivor from the early 20th century, perfect for adding character to a vignette, gifting to a silver collector, or displaying as a small jewel on a desk or dressing table.
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- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Sterling Silver
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- A well‑loved piece with wear consistent with age (120+ years old). Silver shows surface marks, small dents, and gentle irregularities … moreA well‑loved piece with wear consistent with age (120+ years old). Silver shows surface marks, small dents, and gentle irregularities throughout Fabric backing is worn but intact Easel stand functions properly No structural breaks Please review all photos, as they form part of the condition description. The frame has a warm, time‑earned presence—the kind of patina and personality that only a century of life can create. less
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