Picture Frames

Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston. Rectangular window in plain and flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and laminate back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Fully marked including maker’s (Hickok Matthews) and retailer’s stamps, phrase “Hand Made”, and no. 3008. Hickok Matthews is better known by the original name Lebkuecher. Excellent condition with crisp corners.

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Turn-of-the-century European 18K gold picture frame. Round window bordered by blue enamel and cabochon turquoise beads. At top blue-enamel ribbon crown and at bottom stylized lozenge. Hinged ring support with scrolling leaf mount. Marked. Fine condition. Unglazed.

Dimensions: Frame (overall): H 2 7/8 x W 2 1/4 in. Window: Diameter: 1 1/2 in. Gross weight: 30.6 dwt or 47.6 g. #BT888

American Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1910. Rectangular window in flat surround with engraved scrolling leaves and flowers at corners. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support for portrait (vertical) display. Marked “Sterling 310”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/2 x W 8 1/2 in. Window: H 9 x W 7 in. #BU132

Modern sterling silver picture frame, ca 1950. Rectangular window in same surround with gently curved rails. With glass, silk lining, and wood back with unusual hinged support. Probably Japanese. Marked “Sterling 950”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 11 1/8 x W 9 1/8 in. Window: H 9 1/2 x W 7 5/8 in. #BR392

Very large Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in flat surround engraved with dense and fluid scrolls and flowers. Top rail center is vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. An eye-catching showcase for an important forbear. Fully marked including no. 720 and stamp for IN Deitsch, a New York maker who was active from ca 1904 to 1915. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 17 x W 14 1/2 in. Window: H 14 x... Click for details

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

Turn-of-the-century French Rococo gilt bronze and pink guilloche enamel picture frame. Rectangular window in same surround with beading and leaf-and-dart ornament. Window bordered by diaper with applied flowers and leaves, and open block corners over wraparound pink guilloche enamel. Floral wreath and ribbon crown with torch and quiver. With glass, silk lining, and hinged wire support. Very good condition apart from a few lines in enamel.

Dimensions: Overall frame: H 19 1/8 x W 13 3/4 in.... Click for details

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

Old-fashioned sterling silver picture frame. Made by Charles S. Green & Co., Ltd in Birmingham in 1954. Rectangular window and flat and narrow surround engraved with leafy scrollwork on lined ground. At top rectangular tablet (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and stained-wood back and hinged support. For vertical (portrait) display. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 8 7/8 x W 6 7/8 in. Window: H 8 x W 6 in. #BR232

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