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A Rare Scottish Silver Elephant Bookmark
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A Rare Scottish Silver Elephant Bookmark

1920 - 1940
Sold 14 October 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A lovely novelty Scottish silver bookmark, dating from the reign of George V. This beautiful and rather rare example, has an elephant terminal and was Assayed at the Glasgow Office. Elephants are a very popular and collectible motif, making this a good gift idea with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£18.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Small but readable.

Maker :- W H Collins & Co.

Date :- Glasgow 1928.

Length :- 5.4 cms.

Width :- 2 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 0.7 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Elephant Bookmark to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1086926
Dealers Internal Reference
13599
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Description
A lovely novelty Scottish silver bookmark, dating from the reign of George V.
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This beautiful and rather rare example, has an elephant terminal and was Assayed at the Glasgow Office.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Elephants are a very popular and collectible motif, making this a good gift idea with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks.
fig 1. A Rare Scottish Silver Elephant Bookmark

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£18.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Small but readable.

Maker :- W H Collins & Co.

Date :- Glasgow 1928.

Length :- 5.4 cms.

Width :- 2 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 0.7 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Elephant Bookmark to the 1930s.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086926
Dealers Internal Ref
13599
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Scottish Silver Elephant Bookmark

Archive II A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks. View II
Archive III A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks. View III
Archive IV A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks. View IV
Archive V A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks. View V
Archive VI A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks. View VI
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Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks.
A rare Scottish silver elephant bookmark
Ref: SA1086926
A close-up shot of a small silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant figure at the top and a slotted page marker shaft with stamped hallmarks.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian / Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCast elephant finial, Slotted page marker, Hallmarked stamps
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Novelty silver bookmarks gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as literacy rates rose and mass production allowed for intricate stamped and cast designs in precious metals.

Antique bookmarks were traditionally crafted from sterling silver, base metals with silver plating, ivory, mother-of-pearl, leather, and sometimes fine textiles.

Authentic pieces typically feature crisp hallmarks or makers marks stamped directly into the metal, indicating the assay office, standard of silver, and date letter.

This piece can be displayed resting on an open volume atop a coffee table, desk, or bookshelf to add a touch of reflective metallic texture and classical detail to a room.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised polish to maintain the finish and preserve any natural oxidisation in recessed areas.
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