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A Superb Victorian Montrose Agate & Silver Trowel Bookmark
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A Superb Victorian Montrose Agate & Silver Trowel Bookmark

19th century
Sold 13 September 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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A superb silver Victorian bookmark of larger proportions, assayed in Birmingham. This lovely example is a novelty piece and is of 'trowel' design. The handle is set with three beautiful blue Scottish Montrose Agates and is delightfully engraved with geometric patterns. Full hallmarks are found to the blade. A good collector's piece, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Readable, softening to all other than the makers mark.

Date :- Birmingham 1894.

Maker :- M Bros.

Length :- 8 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Trowel Bookmark to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1164985
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2165
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Description
A superb silver Victorian bookmark of larger proportions, assayed in Birmingham. This lovely example is a novelty piece and is of 'trowel' design.
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The handle is set with three beautiful blue Scottish Montrose Agates and is delightfully engraved with geometric patterns.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Full hallmarks are found to the blade. A good collector's piece, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique silver trowel bookmark featuring an engraved blade and a handle inset with three banded grey agate stones.
fig 1. A Superb Victorian Montrose Agate & Silver Trowel Bookmark

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Readable, softening to all other than the makers mark.

Date :- Birmingham 1894.

Maker :- M Bros.

Length :- 8 cms.

Width :- 1.8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Trowel Bookmark to the Victorian era.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164985
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2165
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A Superb Victorian Montrose Agate & Silver Trowel Bookmark

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Andrew Cox Antiques

Andrew Cox Antiques
Telephone 07872 529197
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andrewcox
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 192
Items Sold 1,877
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An antique silver trowel bookmark featuring an engraved blade and a handle inset with three banded grey agate stones.
A superb Victorian Montrose Agate & Silver trowel bookmark
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An antique silver trowel bookmark featuring an engraved blade and a handle inset with three banded grey agate stones.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Agate
  • ColourSilver and Grey
  • MotifsTrowel shape, Chased engraving, Cabochon set stones
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Montrose agate bookmarks are nineteenth-century decorative page markers crafted in Scotland, typically featuring sterling silver mounts set with polished Scottish pebbles or agates.

These pieces were conventionally crafted from solid sterling silver and embellished with natural Scottish agates, jaspers, or bloodstones sourced locally.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks, makers marks, the quality of the stone setting, and traditional hand-engraved detailing characteristic of the period.

This piece functions as a decorative desk accessory or a cabinet display item, adding historical texture to study spaces and libraries.

Clean silver gently with a specialist non-abrasive polishing cloth and avoid exposing agates to harsh chemical dips or prolonged moisture.
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