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Large Art Deco Britannia Standard (.950+)Sterling Silver Hump Top Picture Frame

About the Item

Art Deco Period, very large Britannia Standard (950+) sterling silver (having a higher silver content than .925 sterling silver), hump-topped, wood-backed picture frame, London, year hallmarked for 1929, British Metalising Co., Ltd. - makers. Measures almost 14 inches high (at highest point) x 9 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches deep (when easel is in open position). The frame itself is 1/2 inch thick. The frame will hold a photo 11 inches high x 7 1/4 inches wide and will show 10 3/4 inches x 6 3/4 inches of that photo. There are some very minor dints to the silver (see photos) that are commensurate with age and use. Lovely clean lines. Dark areas on sterling silver in photos are reflections. In good antique condition.
  • Creator:
    British Metallising Co, Ltd. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU914740149822