Silver Teddy Bear Bookmark 1900 - 1920

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FAQs

Novelty silver bookmarks emerged in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as popular functional smallwares. Silversmiths created decorative page clips featuring figural animals, characters, and intricate finials to appeal to readers and collectors.

These items were predominantly cast or stamped from sterling silver, containing 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for durability. They feature stamped hallmarks indicating the purity, assay office, and year of manufacture.

Authenticity is verified through struck assay hallmarks, which typically include a makers mark, town mark, standard mark such as the lion passant, and a date letter. Detailed casting techniques and appropriate natural surface wear also distinguish period examples from modern reproductions.

A silver bookmark serves as a refined accent piece when displayed resting across an open coffee table book, placed inside a leather-bound journal on a desk, or styled alongside antique trinkets on a bedside table.

Gently wipe the silver with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could scratch the surface. Store in a dry, low-humidity environment away from direct sulfur exposure to minimize natural oxidisation.

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Teddy Bear Bookmark

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