Antique Neoclassical Sterling Silver Photograph Frame from James Deakin & Sons, 1900

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A fine antique English photograph frame by James Deakin & Sons, crafted with a solid sterling silver mount and hallmarked … Read more A fine antique English photograph frame by James Deakin & Sons, crafted with a solid sterling silver mount and hallmarked in Chester for 1900. Designed in the Neoclassical taste, the frame combines elegant proportions with the accomplished silver craftsmanship associated with the celebrated Deakin workshop. The rectangular frame is distinguished by its refined Neoclassical decoration, lending the piece a restrained architectural quality. The polished silver mount provides an elegant surround for a portrait or photograph while allowing the craftsmanship and natural lustre of the precious metal to remain prominent. James Deakin & Sons were important British silversmiths and manufacturers of decorative silverware. The combination of an identifiable maker, Chester assay and precise 1900 date gives this example particular interest for collectors of English silver and antique photograph frames. The piece is confirmed as solid silver and British in origin. Dating to the very end of the Victorian era, the frame offers an appealing transition between late 19th-century craftsmanship and the emerging decorative tastes of the Edwardian period. Its elegant design makes it particularly suitable for a dressing table, writing desk, mantelpiece or curated collection of antique silver. A sophisticated piece of turn-of-the-century British silver combining practical function, Neoclassical styling and the craftsmanship of a recognised English maker. Maker: James Deakin & Sons Origin: Chester, England Date: 1900 Period: Late Victorian Style: Neoclassical Material: Solid sterling silver mount Hallmarked; Chester 1900 Maker's mark; James Deakin & Sons. ( John & William ) Gross weight; 397 grams Dimensions ; Outer Frame 235 x 180 mm Inner photograph aperture 130 x 90 mm ( approximately ) See less