• Authentic Georgian sterling silver miniature frame

•Hallmark : Lion Passant, Anchor, and Letter B serif font

• Hallmarked Birmingham, England – 1774 (second year of official assay)

• Features lion passant, anchor, and date letter “B” in serif font

• Front panel crafted in solid .925 sterling silver

• Aged wood backing with intact stand – classic 18th-century construction

• Total weight: 19.8 grams (including wood backing)

• Dimensions: 68mm tall – ideal for portrait miniatures or keepsakes

• Ornate edge detailing with period-appropriate craftsmanship

• A rare early Birmingham silver piece from the George III era

• Suitable for collectors of Georgian silver, mourning items, or antique décor

Additional research info:

Second hallmark: G&CL

The use of “&” suggests a partnership—likely two silversmiths or a firm operating under joint initials.

• Style: The serifed lettering and spacing are consistent with late 18th-century British silversmith conventions.

• Possible Interpretation: Could stand for something like George & Charles L[astname] or Gibson & Co. Ltd.—though “Ltd” would be anachronistic for 1774, so more likely it’s initials of individuals.

Note:

• Maker’s mark reads G&CL – not yet fully identified in available records

• Due to the item’s age and rarity, further research may reveal additional provenance or maker history

• Offered as described, with hallmark clarity and visible craftsmanship

• Collectors and historians are encouraged to explore the mark and construction further

• A rare opportunity to own a second-year Birmingham-assayed Georgian silver frame