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Rare Boxed Asprey Solid Sterling Silver Mechanical Bookmark 1932 Art Deco
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Rare Boxed Asprey Solid Sterling Silver Mechanical Bookmark 1932 Art Deco

1920 - 1940
Sold 30 January 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English solid sterling silver mechanical bookmark. It is hallmarked for London 1932 with the maker being Aspreys of Bond St London. It has been superbly designed and comes with its box with instructions in the lid. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The box is a little rough but its unusual to have one. The bookmark measures approx. 3 inches (7.5cm) long by over 0.75 inch (2cm) and weighs 10 grams. A superb example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Art Deco Silver Bookmark to the 1930s.

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A rare English solid sterling silver mechanical bookmark. It is hallmarked for London 1932 with the maker being Aspreys of Bond St London. It has been superbly designed and comes with its box with instructions in the lid. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The box is a little rough but its unusual to have one. The bookmark measures approx. 3 inches (7.5cm) long by over 0.75 inch (2cm) and weighs 10 grams. A superb example.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Art Deco Silver Bookmark to the 1930s.

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Archive I A silver mechanical bookmark featuring an engine-turned geometric pattern rests in front of a green cardboard presentation box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Boxed Asprey Solid Sterling Silver Mechanical Bookmark 1932 Art Deco

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A silver mechanical bookmark featuring an engine-turned geometric pattern rests in front of a green cardboard presentation box.
RARE BOXED ASPREY SOLID STERLING SILVER MECHANICAL BOOKMARK 1932 ART DECO
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A silver mechanical bookmark featuring an engine-turned geometric pattern rests in front of a green cardboard presentation box.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned texturing, Geometric engraving, Mechanical spring action

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Art Deco design features geometric patterns, clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and functional elegance, heavily influenced by modern industrial advancements of the 1920s and 1930s.

Luxury bookmarks of this era were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, frequently finished with hand-applied engine-turned or guilloche engraving.

Authentic pieces typically feature crisp hallmarks stamped into the metal indicating the makers mark, standard purity mark for sterling silver, assay office, and a date letter.

Display the piece resting upon a stack of leather-bound volumes on a study desk or open bookshelf to introduce a sophisticated metallic accent and historical interest.

Clean sterling silver gently using a non-abrasive microfibre polishing cloth formulated specifically for precious metals, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip the natural patina.
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