An antique or vintage Silver frame will forever be a timeless object whether it is given as a gift or a personal keepsake. As a precious metal Silver is commonly known for its reflective properties and has many symbolic meanings around the world including hope, self-reflection, strength, and wealth. Since a frame is intended to enhance the photo or picture it contains then Silver is often the perfect material to use as it does not try to dominate the image. From flowing Art Nouveau shapes to simpler crisp designs from the 20th Century, there is lots of choice.
Silver has always been an expensive material so only the very best will be entirely solid with the rest usually pressed into shape with a hollow inside. If the frame is Sterling Silver rather than Silver Plate then it must have impressed hallmarks somewhere (although these can often appear hidden within the overall detailing). And if it dates to the latter part of the 19th Century or later then there is a good chance it will be sized to fit the common photograph sizes still in use today.
Silver frames remain one of the most elegant and useful gifts that can be given or to receive. At LoveAntiques we have a fine and ever-changing selection of genuine antique and vintage examples.
Jeff Sims Antiques
George V Hexagonal Silver Photo Frame
£ 175
€ 850
€ 3,000
€ 3,000
€ 850
€ 500
€ 1,200
€ 3,500
€ 1,000
€ 900
€ 600
€ 850
€ 850
€ 1,500
€ 1,500
Antiqon
Picture frame. 19th century.
€ 2,500
Antiqon
Pair of Art Nouveau frames
€ 500
Antiqon
Carved wood frame
€ 2,200
€ 110
€ 270
Antiqon
Frame for a picture.
€ 280
Booth Antiques
Superior George Oval Silver Photo Frame
£ 210
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Antique Silver Photo Frame Chester 1901 James Deakin & Sons (FOR RESTORATION)
£ 90
Antique Silver Photo Frame Chester 1901 James Deakin & Sons (FOR RESTORATION)
£ 90
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Larkin & Gallow
Pair Antique Silver Photo Frames by Henry Matthews
£ 150
Jeff Sims Antiques
Charming Small Chester Silver Victorian Photo Frame
£ 135
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Stunning Edwardian Silver Phone Frame
£ 275
Church Street Antiques
Oak & Silver Photo Frame - Chester 1923
£ 220
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Superb Quality Goliath Victorian Sterling Silver Photo Frame
£ 1,550
Superb Quality Goliath Victorian Sterling Silver Photo Frame
£ 1,550
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Useful Large Chester Silver Photo Frame
£ 275
Jeff Sims Antiques
Unusual Edwardian Sprung Silver Desk Clip/photo Frame
£ 175
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Large Pair of Modern Silver Photograph Frames
£ 700
£ 1,495
The Fancy Fox
Edwardian Oval Silver Photo Photograph Frame
£ 185
Jo Brayshaw
Very Large Silver Frame - London 1952
£ 245
Booth Antiques
Attractive George V Silver Photo Frame
£ 155
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Unusual Antique Sterling Silver Photo Frame
£ 155
Andrew Cox Antiques
A Early George V Circular Silver Photo Frame
£ 165
Booth Antiques
Delightful Miniature Silver Photo Frame
£ 85