Pair of Benares Brass Photograph Frames, 1890s

• Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
• Benares Brass - Benares brass is a type of brassware that originates from the city of Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city has a long history of metalworking, dating back to at least the 12th century, and is known for producing a wide variety of brass items, including religious statues, household items, and decorative objects.
  
  The brass used to make Benares brassware is typically of a high quality and is often made from a mixture of copper and zinc. The brass is first melted and poured into molds, after which it is shaped and engraved by hand using traditional techniques passed down through generations of craftsmen. The finished products are then polished to a high shine, giving them their distinctive golden colour.

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• photograph frames - bronze, brass and gilt metal 34