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Victorian Silver Bookmark (Trowel) 1897
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Victorian Silver Bookmark (Trowel) 1897

19th century
Description

A VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER BOOKMARK made in a novelty trowel shape which has a slot in it so that the trowel can be slipped over a page in a book, marking it for you. The bookmark has a silver handle and the bookmark has not been engraved with a previous owner’s initials or family monogram.

The trowel shaped body has been impressed with a full set of English solid sterling silver hallmarks (handle is also hallmarked) and the bookmark is in excellent condition despite being over 125 years old.

This Superb Victorian book or page marker would make a superb addition to any collection or a gift that can still be used today.

Dimensions:

Length – 3.125” (80mm)

Weight – 4.3gm / 0.14ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1165322
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BM_501897
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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
A VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER BOOKMARK made in a novelty trowel shape which has a slot in it so that the trowel can be slipped over a page in a book, marking it for you.
The bookmark has a silver handle and the bookmark has not been engraved with a previous owner’s initials or family monogram.
Silver Antiques Online
fig 1. A late Victorian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with a fluted handle and visible hallmarks on the blade.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Bookmark (Trowel) 1897

The trowel shaped body has been impressed with a full set of English solid sterling silver hallmarks (handle is also hallmarked) and the bookmark is in excellent condition despite being over 125 years old.

fig 2. A late Victorian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with a fluted handle and visible hallmarks on the blade.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Bookmark (Trowel) 1897

This Superb Victorian book or page marker would make a superb addition to any collection or a gift that can still be used today.

Dimensions:

Length – 3.125” (80mm)

Weight – 4.3gm / 0.14ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

fig 3. A late Victorian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with a fluted handle and visible hallmarks on the blade.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Bookmark (Trowel) 1897

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £20.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £30.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165322
Dealers Internal Ref
BM_501897
Silver Antiques Online
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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A late Victorian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with a fluted handle and visible hallmarks on the blade.
Victorian Silver Bookmark (Trowel) 1897
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A late Victorian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with a fluted handle and visible hallmarks on the blade.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian silver trowel bookmark is a small, novelty page marker crafted in the shape of a miniature masons trowel. Produced during the late nineteenth century, these objects served both as practical tools for marking reading places and as fashionable desk accessories.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, marked with British standard hallmarks confirming metal purity. The blades were typically stamped or cut from sheet silver with a central slot mechanism to grip book pages, attached to cast or turned handles.

Authenticity is verified through official British hallmark stamps, which typically include the makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling silver quality, and a date letter corresponding to the exact year of production.

Antique silver bookmarks can be displayed flat on open books placed on coffee tables, arranged inside glass-topped display boxes, or showcased alongside leather-bound volumes on an office desk or library shelf.

Clean silver bookmarks gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialised silver polishing compound. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials, and store the object in a dry environment to minimise oxidisation and tarnish.
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