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Rare Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Bookmark 1894 Antique
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Rare Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Bookmark 1894 Antique

19th century
Sold 23 November 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb rare English antique solid sterling silver magnifying glass bookmark. It is hallmarked for London 1894 with the maker veing S Mordan. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from chips cracks splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 3.5 inches (8.8cm) long by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) wide and weighs 6 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Magnifying Glass Bookmark to the Victorian era.

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A superb rare English antique solid sterling silver magnifying glass bookmark. It is hallmarked for London 1894 with the maker veing S Mordan.
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It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from chips cracks splits holes and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 3.5 inches (8.8cm) long by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) wide and weighs 6 grams. A very nice quality rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Magnifying Glass Bookmark to the Victorian era.

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SA1083017
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Archive I An antique sterling silver page marker featuring an integrated circular magnifying glass and stamped hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Bookmark 1894 Antique

Archive II An antique sterling silver page marker featuring an integrated circular magnifying glass and stamped hallmarks. View II
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An antique sterling silver page marker featuring an integrated circular magnifying glass and stamped hallmarks.
RARE SAMPSON MORDAN STERLING SILVER MAGNIFYING GLASS BOOKMARK 1894 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1083017
An antique sterling silver page marker featuring an integrated circular magnifying glass and stamped hallmarks.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsIntegrated magnifier loop, Hallmark stamps, Flat blade profile

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Preserve the metal by avoiding harsh chemical dips, using a soft microfibre cloth to gently remove tarnish while maintaining natural patination.

Placed neatly atop an open volume on a coffee table or desk, it serves as both a functional reading tool and a subtle display of historic craftsmanship.

Authenticity is verified through clear, contemporary punch marks, weight consistent with solid silver construction, and appropriate wear consistent with late 19th-century manufacture.

These pieces are typically struck from solid sterling silver, bearing British hallmarks that indicate the assay office, date letter, and makers mark.

Integrated magnifying glass bookmarks gained popularity during the Victorian era as literacy rates increased and small-format books became common, combining utility with refined metalwork.
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