Lattice Cut Silverplated Metal Photo Frame 7 x 5in - Silver

This photo frame surrounds a favourite print with a cut-out lattice border of linked four-petal shapes, finished in bright silver plating over metal. A plain polished band runs around the picture opening, giving the photograph a clean edge before the pattern begins, and the openwork border carries the same motif all the way round. It holds a 7 x 5in print, one of the most popular sizes for everyday photographs, and the frame itself is 23cm tall, 18cm wide and 1cm deep, so it takes up very little room while still making its mark.

Because it is freestanding, the frame needs no wall and no nails: set it on a desk, a bedside table, a bookcase or a mantelpiece and it is ready. The silver finish sits comfortably beside both plain modern furniture and more traditional pieces, and the lattice pattern adds texture to a shelf without crowding the photograph it holds. A grouping of family pictures across a sideboard or along a hallway console works well, as does a single frame on a living room windowsill or a bedroom chest of drawers. The bright metal catches the light in a room, so it suits a spot where a favourite face deserves to be noticed.

At the back, a fold-out easel strut holds the frame upright, and small turn clips keep the black backing snug so the print stays flat and in place. To change the photograph, simply turn the clips, lift the backing away, set your print in and close it up again. Silver plating keeps its brightness best with a light touch: dust with a soft dry cloth, and for marks use a cloth barely dampened with water, drying it straight away rather than reaching for abrasive cleaners or polish. It is a lovely frame to give wrapped with a photograph already inside, ready to go straight onto a shelf.

What size photo does this frame hold?

It holds a 7 x 5in print, a popular size for everyday photographs. A plain silver band sits inside the lattice border to frame it.

How big is the frame overall?

The frame is 23cm tall, 18cm wide and 1cm deep, so it fits easily on a desk, a bedside table or a narrow shelf.

How does the frame stand?

A fold-out easel strut at the back holds it upright on any flat surface, so it needs no wall fixings at all.

What is the frame made of?

It is silver-plated metal, with a cut-out lattice border of linked four-petal shapes and a bright silver finish all round the front.

How do I put a photograph in?

Turn the small clips at the back, lift the black backing away, place your print in the frame and then turn the clips to close it again.

How should I clean the frame?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth. For marks, use a cloth barely dampened with water and dry it straight away. Avoid abrasive cleaners and polish, which can wear plating.