Vintage art nouveau style metal and glass large picture frame by W&B / arco, probably 1930s. Free standing or can be hung on a wall.
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Size: 20 cm wide 26 cm tall 2 cm depth.
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Some age related wear.
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Looks amazing displayed with other items (illustration only, for sale separately, may sell together please contact us for pricing etc).
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The image shows a trade mark for W&B LTD, which stands for Wilkes & Brookes Ltd, a company founded in Birmingham, England in 1883. The mark states "THIS TRADE MARK IS A GUARANTEE OF BEST BRITISH WORKMANSHIP THROUGHOUT" and includes the name "ARCO" at the bottom. Wilkes & Brookes Ltd specialized in making nickel silver (German silver) and bronze strip and wire. The company was taken over by Enfield Rolling Mills in 1958 and became part of the Delta Metal Co.
The image shows a trademark label, specifically the "ARCO" trademark, which was used by the Architectural Aluminium Company Limited, a British company. The label reads "THIS TRADE MARK IS A GUARANTEE OF BEST BRITISH WORKMANSHIP THROUGHOUT
 
along with the company's logo and "ARCO". This mark was commonly found on metalwork, particularly aluminum products, produced by the company, signifying the quality and British origin of their craftsmanship. The Architectural Aluminium Company Limited was known for its architectural metalwork, including windows, doors, and curtain walling systems. The presence of this trademark on an item suggests it was manufactured by ARCO and made with high-quality British workmanship. Antique frames can be valuable due to their age, craftsmanship, materials, and historical significance.