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

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 April 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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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. 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.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver and Casein Bookmark to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129930
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1784
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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.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver and Casein Bookmark to the 1920s.

Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129930
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1784
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

Dealer Profile

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Archive I An Art Deco silver Dorcasine bookmark shaped like a miniature trowel with a green casein handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

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The Fancy Fox

The Fancy Fox
Telephone 07717 510 870
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fox
Verified Since Nov 2015
Items For Sale 103
Items Sold 1,644
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
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An Art Deco silver Dorcasine bookmark shaped like a miniature trowel with a green casein handle.
Art Deco Silver & Green Casein Dorcasine Bookmark Charles Horner Chester 1923
Ref: SA1129930
An Art Deco silver Dorcasine bookmark shaped like a miniature trowel with a green casein handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Casein
  • ColourGreen and Silver
  • MotifsTrowel shape, Cutout slot, Smooth rounded handle, Hallmarked blade
  • SizeH 8.3 cm (3 in) x W 1.5 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Art Deco design, prominent from the 1920s to 1930s, is characterised by streamlined geometric shapes, clean lines, and an embrace of modern industrial materials alongside traditional metals.

Makers frequently utilised sterling silver for the blade or body, pairing it with handles made from early plastics like casein, mother-of-pearl, or bone.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining stamped hallmarks, which include symbols for the maker, assay office, metal purity, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of testing.

Small desk accessories and stationery pieces work well when displayed on open shelving, coffee tables, or desk surfaces, often resting on top of vintage art books to add metallic detail to a vignette.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a specialised microfibre polishing cloth to avoid damaging hallmarks, while casein requires careful treatment away from excess moisture and direct sunlight to prevent warping or discolouration.
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