A photograph album made for an era when even keeping family photographs deserved a little drama.

This substantial antique Victorian photo album is wrapped in richly patterned golden-brown velvet and lavishly embellished with ornate metal mounts, decorative corner fittings, an elaborate clasp, and its most charming detail—a heart-shaped mirror framed in scrolling metalwork.

Designed to stand beautifully on display, the album feels as much like a piece of Victorian parlor décor as it does a place for treasured photographs. The aged velvet has developed wonderful variations in color, texture, and wear, while the elaborate hardware gives the piece the wonderfully excessive character we love in 19th-century decorative objects.

Beautiful displayed on a library table, dresser, mantel, or layered among antique books and collected objects. Even closed, it is an extraordinary decorative piece.

Details:

Antique photograph album 

Golden-brown patterned velvet

Heart-shaped mirror

Ornate metal mounts and corner fittings

Decorative clasp

Freestanding/display form

Measures:

10” x 5 1/2” x 15 1/2”

Condition: Antique condition with visible wear consistent with age and use, including fading, discoloration and wear to the velvet, patina and wear to the metalwork, and other age-related imperfections. These characteristics are part of the album’s history and beautifully aged appearance. Please review all photographs carefully for condition.