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For sale is this rare Birmingham Guild of Handicraft silver photo frame, with four cabochon stones set to each corner. I believe the stones are pale green/grey translucent Connemara marble, but they be some type of agate. The frame is made of a sheet of silver, with silver A-frame stand. It is fully assayed and part marked for Birmingham 1904.
The design is attributed to Arthur Stansfield Dixon. A rare and authentic piece of arts and craft silver.
Maker: Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
Designer: Arthur Stansfield Dixon (attrib).
Date : 1904.
Marks: BGofH, Birmingham, date letter “e”.
Material: Sterling silver, marble or agate stones.
Condition: Excellent, a few tiny nicks to the frames edges.
Size: 14.25 cm square.
Weight : 179 grams 6.3 oz.
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