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A Charming Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark
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A Charming Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 March 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

A charming Edwardian all silver trowel bookmark. This delightful collector's item has a wrythen design handle and the blade is in the shape of a trowel. An ideal gift idea, being both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£16.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Date letter soft, but readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

Date :- Birmingham 1907.

Length :- 8.1 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1013002
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1607
Dealers Notes

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Andrew Cox Antiques go to great lengths to ensure that all our sold items are carefully packed and only 'signed-for' postage options are used in order to guarantee tracking and insurance.

Should you have any questions, have a specific request for item not currently listed, or would like to discuss combining postage costs, please contact us. We aim to make your experience with us a happy and enjoyable one.

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Description
A charming Edwardian all silver trowel bookmark.
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This delightful collector's item has a wrythen design handle and the blade is in the shape of a trowel.
Andrew Cox Antiques

An ideal gift idea, being both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver trowel-shaped bookmark featuring a pointed blade and a ribbed handle resting on a neutral grey surface.
fig 1. A Charming Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£16.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Date letter soft, but readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin Ltd.

Date :- Birmingham 1907.

Length :- 8.1 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark to the Edwardian era.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1013002
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1607
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Andrew Cox Antiques

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Telephone 07872 529197
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Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 187
Items Sold 1,894
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An Edwardian sterling silver trowel-shaped bookmark featuring a pointed blade and a ribbed handle resting on a neutral grey surface.
A charming Edwardian silver trowel bookmark
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An Edwardian sterling silver trowel-shaped bookmark featuring a pointed blade and a ribbed handle resting on a neutral grey surface.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTrowel blade shape, Ribbed handle, Engraved detailing
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Edwardian silverwork typically reflects the graceful, refined tastes of the early 20th century, often drawing inspiration from earlier Georgian and Victorian motifs while incorporating lighter, more delicate craftsmanship.

These pieces were predominantly manufactured from sterling silver, sometimes featuring mother-of-pearl, ivory, or steel components, with hallmarking stamps indicating the assay office, metal purity, and year of manufacture.

Authentic pieces bear genuine British hallmarks stamped directly into the metal, exhibiting natural patination, subtle hand-finished details, and wear consistent with age rather than artificial ageing techniques.

Displaying small silver artefacts on a desk, within a glass-fronted bookcase, or resting atop a coffee table book adds a layer of curated historical interest and tactile elegance to contemporary spaces.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive, specialised polish to preserve the underlying metal and historic hallmarks, and stored in a low-humidity environment to minimise tarnishing.
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