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A Charming Large Silver & Mother-of-pearl Bookmark
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A Charming Large Silver & Mother-of-pearl Bookmark

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 December 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

An unusually large silver bookmark of trowel form, dating from the reign of George V. This charming example has a mother-of-pearl handle and silver blade. The blade is engraved with the Date 1927 and the initials I.D.S. A good gift idea and a lovely usable collector's item.

Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. No damage to the mother-of-pearl.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Marked with the makers mark and Silver.

Maker :- Crisford & Norris.

Date :- Circa 1920's.

Length :- 9.6 cms.

Blade width :- 1.7 cms. (widest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.6cm (3.78")
Width
1.7cm (0.67")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Bookmark to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123217
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2090
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Description
An unusually large silver bookmark of trowel form, dating from the reign of George V. This charming example has a mother-of-pearl handle and silver blade. The blade is engraved with the Date 1927 and the initials I.D.S. A good gift idea and a lovely usable collector's item.
fig 1. An antique silver and mother-of-pearl bookmark featuring an engraved leaf-shaped blade and a smooth, rounded handle.
fig 1. A Charming Large Silver & Mother-of-pearl Bookmark

Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. No damage to the mother-of-pearl.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Marked with the makers mark and Silver.

Maker :- Crisford & Norris.

Date :- Circa 1920's.

Length :- 9.6 cms.

Blade width :- 1.7 cms. (widest point).

Height
9.6cm (3.78")
Width
1.7cm (0.67")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Mother of Pearl Bookmark to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123217
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2090
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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Archive I An antique silver and mother-of-pearl bookmark featuring an engraved leaf-shaped blade and a smooth, rounded handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Charming Large Silver & Mother-of-pearl Bookmark

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Andrew Cox Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 1,872
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An antique silver and mother-of-pearl bookmark featuring an engraved leaf-shaped blade and a smooth, rounded handle.
A charming large silver & mother-of-pearl bookmark
Ref: SA1123217
An antique silver and mother-of-pearl bookmark featuring an engraved leaf-shaped blade and a smooth, rounded handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver and White
  • MotifsEngraved blade, Tapered handle, Collar mount
  • SizeH 9.6 cm (4 in) x W 1.7 cm (1 in) x D 1.7 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Decorative page markers and page turners gained significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as literacy rates rose and reading became a central leisure activity among the middle and upper classes.

These items were typically constructed using sterling silver for the blade or body, combined with natural organic materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory for the handles, often featuring intricate hand-engraving.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit genuine hallmarks for silver purity, natural patination and micro-scratching consistent with age, and hand-cut mother-of-pearl rather than modern synthetic resins.

This accessory can be displayed resting on a stack of art books on a coffee table, placed atop a writing desk, or housed within a glass-fronted cabinet in a study.

Maintain silver by cleaning infrequently with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve hallmarks, and keep mother-of-pearl away from harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and direct sunlight to prevent drying and cracking.
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