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A George V Novelty Silver Teddy Bear Bookmark
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A George V Novelty Silver Teddy Bear Bookmark

1920 - 1940
Sold 15 May 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A delightful silver bookmark from the reign of George V. This lovely piece has a Teddy Bear terminal and was hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office. The bear has a charming expression and paste 'diamond' eyes. A fine collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Date :- Birmingham 1926.

Length :- 6.2 cms.

Width :- 1.5 cms.

Depth :- 0.75 cms.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134045
Dealers Internal Reference
13612
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Description
A delightful silver bookmark from the reign of George V. This lovely piece has a Teddy Bear terminal and was hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office. The bear has a charming expression and paste 'diamond' eyes. A fine collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A close-up shot of an antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a textured teddy bear figure at the top and a slotted blade bearing hallmarks.
fig 1. A George V Novelty Silver Teddy Bear Bookmark

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Date :- Birmingham 1926.

Length :- 6.2 cms.

Width :- 1.5 cms.

Depth :- 0.75 cms.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134045
Dealers Internal Ref
13612
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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A George V Novelty Silver Teddy Bear Bookmark

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Archive III A close-up shot of an antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a textured teddy bear figure at the top and a slotted blade bearing hallmarks. View III
Archive IV A close-up shot of an antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a textured teddy bear figure at the top and a slotted blade bearing hallmarks. View IV
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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Items Sold 4,500
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A close-up shot of an antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a textured teddy bear figure at the top and a slotted blade bearing hallmarks.
A George V novelty silver Teddy Bear bookmark
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A close-up shot of an antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a textured teddy bear figure at the top and a slotted blade bearing hallmarks.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian / George V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural teddy bear terminal, Embossed fur texture, Slotted blade design
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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The George V period spans from 1910 to 1936, characterised by a blend of traditional craftsmanship, revival styles, and an increasing popularity of whimsical novelty items.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using stamping, casting, and hand-engraving techniques, often featuring hallmark stamps to denote the maker, assay office, and year.

Authenticity is verified by checking for legitimate British hallmarks, including the standard mark (such as a lion passant for sterling), the assay office mark, and the date letter corresponding to the era.

Antique silver items add character and a sense of history when displayed thoughtfully on open shelving, coffee tables, or desks as part of a curated vignette.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish and stored in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment to protect the metal and any delicate surface details.
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