An early 20th century Edwardian period brown tooled leather photograph frame by Melliship & Harris of Westbourne Grove. 

English, circa 1910
 
Dimensions

Height: 23cm / 9”
Width: 18cm / 7”
Depth: 1cm / 1/2”

Melliship & Harris was founded in 1858 by George Melliship and John Harris. The firm operated from various addresses on Westbourne Grove in London. In 1860 Melliship & Harris were situated at 62 Westbourne Grove and in 1865 they moved to 37 Westbourne Grove. The firm expanded in 1872 and moved to the corner of Westbourne Grove and Hereford Road. They built a reputable business as bookbinders, engravers, printers and stationers. They expanded and began retailing in luxury brass objects, boxes, dressing cases, travel bags, writing slopes and leather accessories, including photograph frames. The firm operated into the early 20th century and sadly the business dissolved in 1915 during the First World War.