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Tortoise & Silver Letter Turner
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Tortoise & Silver Letter Turner

1900 - 1920
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Superb London maker and retailer early 20th century Letter turner overall condition good though both the silver and tortoise have some blemishes of time on them but they add to its charm, having length of 36 cm width being 35 mm depth of 15 mm, offering free worldwide delivery reference FRC Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Tortoiseshell Silver Page Turner to the 1920s.

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Superb London maker and retailer early 20th century Letter turner overall condition good though both the silver and tortoise have some blemishes of time on them but they add to its charm, having length of 36 cm width being 35 mm depth of 15 mm, offering free worldwide delivery reference FRC Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Tortoiseshell Silver Page Turner to the 1920s.

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An antique flat tortoiseshell page turner featuring a silver handle mount laid flat on a light surface.
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Archive I An antique flat tortoiseshell page turner featuring a silver handle mount laid flat on a light surface.

Tortoise & Silver Letter Turner

Archive II An antique flat tortoiseshell page turner featuring a silver handle mount laid flat on a light surface. View II
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Warwickshire
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An antique flat tortoiseshell page turner featuring a silver handle mount laid flat on a light surface.
TORTOISE & SILVER LETTER TURNER
Ref: SA1190664
An antique flat tortoiseshell page turner featuring a silver handle mount laid flat on a light surface.
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  • ObjectPage Turner
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown and Silver
  • MotifsMottled pattern, Silver mount, Tapered blade
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian letter turner is an antique object from 1920 in the gentleman's library style. It is made of tortoiseshell and silver, coloured in dark brown and silver with a mottled pattern, a silver mount, and a tapered blade. Visible details include blemishes of time on both the silver and tortoise materials, a silver handle mount, and a rounded tip at the end of the blade. The piece measures 4 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. In a modern home, it is suited for use on an office desk to open letters and turn pages. The tortoiseshell body provides a dark brown mottled backdrop while the polished silver mount adds a bright metallic contrast at the handle end. It sits flat on surfaces and brings a period touch to a study or workspace.

FAQs

Clean silver components gently using a soft cloth designed for precious metals, taking care not to let polish contact the organic material. Store tortoiseshell away from direct heat and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or warping.

An antique page turner serves as a decorative accent when flat-laid atop a stack of hardback books, arranged on a leather desk blotter, or displayed inside a glass-topped collector cabinet in a study or library setting.

Authentic tortoiseshell exhibits subtle, irregular mottling and warm translucent undertones when held to light, unlike uniform synthetic imitations. Silver components typically feature stamped maker marks, purity hallmarks, or town marks near the join or collar.

High-end desk accoutrements of this era commonly incorporated natural organic materials such as tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, bone, and ivory, often paired with hallmarked sterling silver, silver plate, or carved hardwood handles.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, books were often sold with uncut folded sheets that required slicing, and delicate paper could be easily soiled by fingers. Page turners, or paper knives, were crafted to open uncut signatures and turn pages without leaving oils or marks on printed surfaces.
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