ENGLISH STERLING SILVER-FRONT PICTURE FRAMES, LOT OF SIX, each with glass, an easel back, and velveteen covering, comprising an ovoid Art Nouveau example with chased and repousse floral design by Robert Pringle & Co. of Birmingham with 1907 date mark, an example featuring floral decoration including an iris with "S.M.L" maker's mark probably for Samuel M. Levi of Birmingham and a 1918 date mark, a small example having scrolled designs by Keyford Frames Ltd. of London with 1984 date mark, and three frames by Carr's of Sheffield Ltd. of a small example with scrolled design and 1985 date mark, a large example with design featuring a mask, birds, and foliate motifs having a 1996 date mark, and a large example with scrolled edges and 1987 date mark. Each with maker's mark and three hallmarks of a lion passant for sterling fineness, a city mark, and a date mark. Together with an unmarked silver-front picture frame having a similar pattern as the small Carr's of Sheffield frame. Seven pieces total. 20th century. Carr's example with scrolled edges 4 7/8" x 6 7/8" sight, 8 1/4" x 10" OA.
Provenance: From a private Virginia collection.

Most in good to very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including dents, nicks, worn spots to raised decoration, and/or fading and wear to velveteen; "S.M.L" frame with losses to interior reinforcement under sterling.