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A Lovely Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Trowel Bookmark
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A Lovely Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Trowel Bookmark

19th century
Sold 14 November 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A charming Victorian silver novelty bookmark in the form of a trowel. This lovely example has a mother-of-pearl handle, with beautiful carved detail and fully hallmarked blade. A good gift idea for the collector, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Deakin & Francis.

Date :- Birmingham 1890.

Length :- 8.5 cms.

Width :- 1.4 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Bookmark to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1066989
Dealers Internal Reference
12819
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Description
A charming Victorian silver novelty bookmark in the form of a trowel.
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This lovely example has a mother-of-pearl handle, with beautiful carved detail and fully hallmarked blade.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A good gift idea for the collector, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique Victorian trowel-shaped bookmark featuring a carved mother-of-pearl handle and an engraved silver blade with visible hallmarks.
fig 1. A Lovely Victorian Silver & Mother-of-pearl Trowel Bookmark

Postage and Packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Deakin & Francis.

Date :- Birmingham 1890.

Length :- 8.5 cms.

Width :- 1.4 cms. (widest point).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Bookmark to the 1890s.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066989
Dealers Internal Ref
12819
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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An antique Victorian trowel-shaped bookmark featuring a carved mother-of-pearl handle and an engraved silver blade with visible hallmarks.
A lovely Victorian silver & mother-of-pearl trowel bookmark
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An antique Victorian trowel-shaped bookmark featuring a carved mother-of-pearl handle and an engraved silver blade with visible hallmarks.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver and White
  • MotifsTrowel shape, Carved handle, Engraved decoration, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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During the Victorian era, the rise of mass literacy and publishing led to a boom in decorative reading accessories, including ornamental bookmarks crafted from precious metals and natural materials.

These items typically combined sterling silver or silver plate with organic materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory, often featuring finely chased or engraved details.

Authentic items from the period often feature British hallmarks indicating the assay office, metal purity, and date letter, alongside hand-engraved decorative motifs typical of 19th-century metalwork.

Such pieces can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as functional desk accents on a writing table, or styled atop open coffee table books to add historical interest.

To preserve these materials, keep them away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Clean the silver gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth while avoiding harsh chemical dips that could damage the delicate nacre.
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