Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

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Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

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Mounted with Sterling Silver From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this Silver and Tortoiseshell Picture Frame. The Picture frame beautifully shaped rounded bulbous corners and domed finial top finished in Tortoiseshell. The front of the frame is mounted with scrolling Sterling Silver hallmarked Atkin Brothers, London and is dated 1900. Atkin Brothers the Atkin Brothers was originally founded by Thomas Law a silversmith work worked out of Sheffield from approximately 1750 to 1775. He was one of the only two firms combining the trades of cutlers and general silversmiths. The business was continued by his sons John and William, and later by Joseph Law son of John. In 1824, the mark LL of Joseph Law, Jonn Oxley & Henry Atkin was entered and in 1829. Henry Atkin and John Oxley, trading as Atkin, Oxley & Co, succeeded to the original firm and then dissolved their partnership around 1840. Henry Atkin then continued to trade under Henry Atkin & Co at 32 Howard Street, Sheffield. He died in 1853, and his three sons Harry, Edward and Frank Atkin continued working as the Atkin Brothers in their Truro Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. The firm opened offices in London, managed by Harry Wright Atkin, and in 1925 became a limited liability company as Atkin Brothers (Silversmiths) Ltd. Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness (parts per thousand) of 925. Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance called keratin, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles, and other small items. It is also sometimes used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell” is used to describe these decorative items, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to refer to this material. Measurements centimetres 24cm High x 19cm Wide x 1cm Deep

Creator:
Henry Atkin (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.45 in (24.01 cm)Width: 7.48 in (19 cm)Depth: 0.39 in (1 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Sterling Silver,Cast,Hand-Crafted,Veneer
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Seller Location:
Northampton, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 500984 - TPCE1stDibs: LU8027237223622

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