Large Antique Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame

A beautiful silver and tortoiseshell photo frame with great patina showing areas of light and shade which enhances the colour. It has its original back & strutt

Birmingham, Date 1920, Maker Henry Matthews

Henry Matthews was a Birmingham based silversmith. His first mark was registered in 1894 and he is remembered for his small silver items that required great attention to detail. His production stopped in 1930. His office was on Victoria Street, Birmingham. He is particularly remembered for his small silver items that required great attention to detail, such as card cases, picture frames and fine dishes

H: 10” W: 8” D: 1/2”