Antique Image of the Day: Frame with a photograph of King George V, 1896-1908

Framed Photo of King George V
The Royal Collection

This three-color gold, guilloché enamel, frame with half pearls and ivory by Fabergé was certainly the sort of thing that Queen Mary liked. We’re not quite sure how she came about owning the frame, but it is recorded in her collection as having been acquired both in 1896 and 1908.


The photograph was a later edition. The handsome portrait of Mary of Teck’s husband, King George V, is by Downey and dates to around 1911. Here, we see King George V donning the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, along with a greatcoat, and wearing the Order of the Garter.