Art Deco Silver & Green Casein Dorcasine Bookmark Charles Horner Chester 1923

Name: Art Deco Silver & Green Casein Dorcasine Bookmark Charles Horner Chester 1923
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1129930
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A pretty antique silver bookmark made by Charles Horner and styled as a trowel with a striking green handle made from casein, an early plastic. Horner's manufactured their own version of this plastic and trademarked it under the name "Dorcasine" and used it for a variety of small products. The silver is hallmarked for Chester 1923.

It measures 8.3cm (3 1/4") long.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minor handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8.3cm (3.27")

Width

1.5cm (0.59")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1129930

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1784

Dealers Notes

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Description

A pretty antique silver bookmark made by Charles Horner and styled as a trowel with a striking green handle made from casein, an early plastic.

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Horner's manufactured their own version of this plastic and trademarked it under the name "Dorcasine" and used it for a variety of small products.

The Fancy Fox

The silver is hallmarked for Chester 1923.

It measures 8.3cm (3 1/4") long.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minor handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8.3cm (3.27")

Width