Vintage New Zealand Samuel Marsden Collegiate sterling silver photo frame

Elegant vintage Italian sterling silver photo frame, engraved with the crest of Samuel Marsden Collegiate, a prestigious New Zealand private girls’ school. The school crest and motto “Ad Summa”, which represents striving for excellence, is engraved to the top of the frame.

An identical one was gifted by the college to Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, a former alumna, during her visit to New Zealand in 2022.

References:

https://www.marsden.school.nz/news-events/news/2022/june/official-reception-for-samoan-prime-minister

Price marked at $200 AUD.

Measurements: 13cm by 9.5 frame measurements, to fit a photo of 8.5 by 5.5cm.

Excellent vintage condition overall with wear commensurate with age, assay marks rubbed but partially legible.