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Rare Novelty Silver 'Mr Punch' Bookmark by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1924
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Rare Novelty Silver 'Mr Punch' Bookmark by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1924

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Novelty Silver 'Mr Punch' Bookmark by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1924 ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This charming and rather rare George V Novelty silver bookmark was made by the renowned Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1924. Modelled as "Mr Punch" it has a fully hallmarked blade.

Hallmarks:

A&L for Adie & Lovekin.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "z" for 1924.

Condition:

Blade a little uneven.

Crisp hallmarks.

Dimensions:

Length: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mr Punch Bookmark to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1006113
Dealers Internal Reference
AUG87
Description
This charming and rather rare George V Novelty silver bookmark was made by the renowned Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1924. Modelled as "Mr Punch" it has a fully hallmarked blade.

Hallmarks:

A&L for Adie & Lovekin.

fig 1. An overhead view of a sterling silver novelty bookmark featuring a figural Mr Punch terminal and hallmarked blade.
fig 1. Rare Novelty Silver 'Mr Punch' Bookmark by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1924

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "z" for 1924.

Condition:

Blade a little uneven.

Crisp hallmarks.

Dimensions:

Length: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. An overhead view of a sterling silver novelty bookmark featuring a figural Mr Punch terminal and hallmarked blade.
fig 2. Rare Novelty Silver 'Mr Punch' Bookmark by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1924

Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mr Punch Bookmark to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1006113
Dealers Internal Ref
AUG87
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An overhead view of a sterling silver novelty bookmark featuring a figural Mr Punch terminal and hallmarked blade. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Novelty Silver 'Mr Punch' Bookmark by Adie & Lovekin, Birmingham 1924

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An overhead view of a sterling silver novelty bookmark featuring a figural Mr Punch terminal and hallmarked blade.
RARE NOVELTY SILVER 'MR PUNCH' BOOKMARK BY ADIE & LOVEKIN, BIRMINGHAM 1924
Ref: SA1006113
An overhead view of a sterling silver novelty bookmark featuring a figural Mr Punch terminal and hallmarked blade.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural terminal, Embossed details, Hallmarked blade
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver bookmarks from the early 20th century typically feature whimsical cast figural terminals, such as animals, characters, or symbols, attached to a flat sliding blade.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using stamping, piercing, and hand-chasing techniques, often finished with a cast dimensional terminal.

Authenticity is verified through clear British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which include a makers mark, standard silver mark, assay office symbol, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year.

An antique silver bookmark can be displayed resting on an open vintage volume atop a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk as part of a curated literary vignette.

Preserve antique silver by storing it in a dry environment, handling it with clean hands to avoid skin oils, and gently cleaning it with a specialist silver cloth when necessary.
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