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A Victorian Sampson Morden Silver Magnifyling Glass Bookmark
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A Victorian Sampson Morden Silver Magnifyling Glass Bookmark

19th century
Sold 14 January 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A superb and unusual collector's item assayed at the London Office and made by the great Sampson Morden. This lovely Victorian piece is a silver bookmark and magnifying glass combination. This collectable example has a blade shaped page marker and a glass and silver finial. A lovely and practical item and a good collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing:- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or dents.

Hallmarks :- Soft but readable.

Maker :- Sampson Morden & Co.

Date :- London 1896.

Length :- 8.8 cms.

Diameter :- 2.3 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Magnifying Glass Bookmark to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161453
Dealers Internal Reference
K1658
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Description
A superb and unusual collector's item assayed at the London Office and made by the great Sampson Morden. This lovely Victorian piece is a silver bookmark and magnifying glass combination. This collectable example has a blade shaped page marker and a glass and silver finial. A lovely and practical item and a good collector's piece. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A flat sterling silver bookmark featuring an integrated magnifying glass circle at one end and hallmarking along the central spine.
fig 1. A Victorian Sampson Morden Silver Magnifyling Glass Bookmark

Postage and packing:- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or dents.

Hallmarks :- Soft but readable.

Maker :- Sampson Morden & Co.

Date :- London 1896.

Length :- 8.8 cms.

Diameter :- 2.3 cms.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Magnifying Glass Bookmark to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161453
Dealers Internal Ref
K1658
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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A flat sterling silver bookmark featuring an integrated magnifying glass circle at one end and hallmarking along the central spine.
A Victorian Sampson Morden silver magnifyling glass bookmark
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A flat sterling silver bookmark featuring an integrated magnifying glass circle at one end and hallmarking along the central spine.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsIntegrated magnifier, Hallmarked silver, Spring clip
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Victorian silver bookmarks emerged during the 19th century as literacy rates rose and reading became a popular leisure activity, often featuring intricate designs and practical dual purposes such as integrated magnifying glasses.

These items were typically constructed from sterling silver, manufactured using techniques such as stamping, engraving, and bezel-setting glass lenses into metal frames.

Authenticity is verified by checking for British hallmarks, including makers marks like those of Sampson Morden, standard marks for sterling silver, and date letters corresponding to the era.

It can be displayed flat on an open book on a coffee table, or placed within a glass-topped display case as part of a curated study or library vignette.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently with a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive polishes that can damage hallmarks and delicate glass mountings.
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