Picture Frames: Sterling Silver

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston. Oval window in flat rectangular surround engraved with dense allover flowers and scrolls; sides plain. Horizontal oval cartouche (vacant). For portrait (vertical) display. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Fully marked. Very good condition with strong definition; minor velvet wear.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/4 x W 7 3/4 in. Window: H 8 1/4 x W 5 3/4 in. #BR715

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by William Aitken in Birmingham in 1905. Rectangular window in shaped scrolled surround mounted to stained wood with hinged support. Chased Japonesque ornament—cranes, cattails, and lily pads in rippling water—as well as whiplash tendrils. The perfect showcase for a free-spirited boho forebear. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 12 1/2 x W 10 1/4 in. Window: H 7 3/4 x W 6 in. #BS115 & BS116

Edwardian sterling silver Picture Frame. Made by Birks in Canada, ca 1910. Rectangular window and flat surround with wraparound engine-turned lines and chased leafy scrolls and corner paterae. At top shaped rectilinear cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and felt back and hinged support. For vertical (portrait) display. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Frame: H 10 x W 7 5/8 in. Window: H 8 7/8 x W 6 1/2 in. #BP653

Sweet American Edwardian sterling silver picture frame, ca 1910. Rectangular window with scalloped border and shaped surround with concave sides and bottom arched top, and double-scroll corners. Acid-etched leafy-scroll and shell ornament. Reeded rim with bunches of pretty forget-me-nots. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display). Marked “Sterling 3208”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 13 5/8 x W 10 in. Window: H 8 3/4 x W 6 in.... Click for details

Lovely Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1915. Rectangular window and plain surround engraved with delicate leafy scrolls at top and corners. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Fully marked including date symbol and no. 3934. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 3/8 x W 6 7/8 in. Window: H 8 1/8 x W 5 5/8 in. #BS550

Pretty Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Made by Mauser in New York, ca 1900. Rectangular window and wide border engraved with scrollwork, foliage, and pendant bow-tied flowers. At bottom are 2 torches, a motif rich in metaphorical possibilities. Top has shaped cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including no. 1520. Good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 13 3/4 x W 10 5/8 in. Window: H 10 7/8 x W 7... Click for details

Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia. Rectangular with alternating vertical plain and pinstripes. At top horizontal frame between engraved garlands. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Marks include maker’s (Lebkeucher) and retailer’s stamps and no. 2707JJB. Good condition. Top rail has minor lifting. Velvet wear and discoloration.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 7/8 x W 7 3/8 in. Window: H 8 1/4 x W 5 3/4 in. #BN587

Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Rectangular with beveled and acid-etched sides: Wraparound reading entwined with fluid foliate scrollwork. Shaped cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Hallmark includes no. 4846. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 12 5/8 x W 9 7/8 in. Window: H 10 3/4 x W 8 in. #BN668