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Unusual Scottish Sterling Silver Bookmark Thistle Gilded 1947 Edinburgh Antique
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Unusual Scottish Sterling Silver Bookmark Thistle Gilded 1947 Edinburgh Antique

1920 - 1940
Sold 18 April 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare Scottish solid sterling silver gilt bookmark or page maker. It is hallmarked for Edinburgh 1947 with the makers mark being that of Robert James Napier. It has been beautifully designed having an unusual design and has been engraved with a thistle and gilded. It is in superb condition being free from digs splits and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (4.7cms) long by 1.25 inches and weighs 7 grams. A beautifully designed rare example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Vintage Silver Bookmark to the 1940s.

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SA1137319
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37673
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A rare Scottish solid sterling silver gilt bookmark or page maker. It is hallmarked for Edinburgh 1947 with the makers mark being that of Robert James Napier.
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It has been beautifully designed having an unusual design and has been engraved with a thistle and gilded.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in superb condition being free from digs splits and repairs. It measures approx. 2 inches (4.7cms) long by 1.25 inches and weighs 7 grams. A beautifully designed rare example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Vintage Silver Bookmark to the 1940s.

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SA1137319
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37673
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An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Scottish Sterling Silver Bookmark Thistle Gilded 1947 Edinburgh Antique

Archive II An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background. View II
Archive III An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background. View VI
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An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background.
UNUSUAL SCOTTISH STERLING SILVER BOOKMARK THISTLE GILDED 1947 EDINBURGH ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1137319
An angled top-down shot of a rectangular gilded sterling silver bookmark featuring an embossed thistle motif in the centre against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century British
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Wash
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsThistle motif, Geometric frame, Embossed detailing, Assay hallmarks

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Scottish silver items adorned with the thistle, the national flower of Scotland, gained significant popularity during the Victorian and mid-20th-century eras, often associated with regional silversmithing traditions in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Preservation requires storing the item in a tarnish-resistant cloth away from direct sunlight and high humidity, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that can strip the delicate gold gilding from the silver surface.

This piece can be displayed resting on an open vintage volume on a desk or coffee table, functioning both as a functional page marker and a decorative objet dart.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped onto the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard fineness mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark like the three castles for Edinburgh, and a date letter.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver, sometimes featuring a layer of gold wash known as vermeil or gilding, and embellished using techniques such as chasing, engraving, or applied cast ornamentation.
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