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A Delightful Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark
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A Delightful Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 March 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A charming Edwardian silver novelty bookmark in the form of a trowel. This lovely piece is an all silver example and has a shaped blade. The handle has a rococo pattern and this is a great gift idea for the collector or reader of gardening books. A lovely piece, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Maker's mark only.

Maker :- William Devenport.

Date :- Birmingham c1910.

Length :- 9 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Bookmark to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149304
Dealers Internal Reference
13743
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Description
A charming Edwardian silver novelty bookmark in the form of a trowel. This lovely piece is an all silver example and has a shaped blade.
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The handle has a rococo pattern and this is a great gift idea for the collector or reader of gardening books.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A lovely piece, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An Edwardian silver bookmark shaped like a miniature trowel with decorative engraving on the handle.
fig 1. A Delightful Edwardian Silver Trowel Bookmark

Postage and Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Maker's mark only.

Maker :- William Devenport.

Date :- Birmingham c1910.

Length :- 9 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms. (widest point).

Depth :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Bookmark to the Edwardian era.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149304
Dealers Internal Ref
13743
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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An Edwardian silver bookmark shaped like a miniature trowel with decorative engraving on the handle.
A delightful Edwardian silver trowel bookmark
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An Edwardian silver bookmark shaped like a miniature trowel with decorative engraving on the handle.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTrowel shape, Embossed handle, Cutout blade
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

The Edwardian period, spanning from 1901 to 1910, is characterised by lighter, more refined designs that often drew inspiration from earlier 18th-century styles, moving away from the heavy ornamentation of the Victorian era.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, utilising stamping, casting, and intricate hand-engraving techniques to produce decorative motifs on functional small objects.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, indicating the assay office, standard of silver purity, and a date letter corresponding to the early 20th century.

Such small decorative items can be displayed on a bookshelf, a desk, or a mantelpiece as part of a curated tablescape, adding historical detail and metallic contrast to modern spaces.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently with a specialised non-abrasive microfibre cloth to preserve the natural patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the historic surface finish.
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