In the 18th and 19th century, every house had a fireplace, and therefore a mantlepiece, and in the grander houses, several mantlepieces. These would be decorated with all manner of things from clocks, candlesticks, photograph frames and pottery and brass ornaments.

A Victorian brass photo frame of chain link design, this style of frame was very popular at the end of the Victorian period and would have been in the house of a professional person, or a wealthier cottage owner.
 
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