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A Charming Scottish Themed Silver Thistle Bookmark
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A Charming Scottish Themed Silver Thistle Bookmark

1920 - 1940
Sold 19 March 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A charming George V silver bookmark, with a Scottish themed, thistle shaped terminal. This lovely piece has an amethyst coloured glass setting and a sword shaped blade. The bookmark is fully hallmarked making it an interesting collector's item and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Birmingham 1928.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Length :- 7.6 cms.

Width :- 1.3 cms.

Depth :- 1cm.

Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Thistle Bookmark to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196996
Dealers Internal Reference
13887
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Description
A charming George V silver bookmark, with a Scottish themed, thistle shaped terminal. This lovely piece has an amethyst coloured glass setting and a sword shaped blade. The bookmark is fully hallmarked making it an interesting collector's item and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An overhead view of a polished silver bookmark featuring a thistle-shaped finial with a purple stone top.
fig 1. A Charming Scottish Themed Silver Thistle Bookmark

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Birmingham 1928.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Length :- 7.6 cms.

Width :- 1.3 cms.

Depth :- 1cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Thistle Bookmark to the 1930s.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196996
Dealers Internal Ref
13887
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An overhead view of a polished silver bookmark featuring a thistle-shaped finial with a purple stone top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Charming Scottish Themed Silver Thistle Bookmark

Archive II An overhead view of a polished silver bookmark featuring a thistle-shaped finial with a purple stone top. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a polished silver bookmark featuring a thistle-shaped finial with a purple stone top. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a polished silver bookmark featuring a thistle-shaped finial with a purple stone top. View IV
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An overhead view of a polished silver bookmark featuring a thistle-shaped finial with a purple stone top.
A charming Scottish themed silver thistle bookmark
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An overhead view of a polished silver bookmark featuring a thistle-shaped finial with a purple stone top.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsThistle finial, Facetted purple stone, Engraved tongue blade, Hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

The thistle has served as the floral emblem of Scotland since the reign of Alexander III in the 13th century, becoming a prevalent motif in jewellery, silverwork, and decorative items during the Victorian eras Celtic revival.

These pieces are generally crafted from sterling silver, often featuring traditional Scottish regional assay office marks, makers initials, and sometimes paste or hardstone embellishments such as cairngorms or amethysts.

Authenticity is usually verified through legible silver hallmarks, weight, appropriate patination from age, and traditional manufacturing techniques such as hand-engraving rather than modern casting.

Such small decorative objects work well when displayed on a bookshelf or library table, resting atop a stack of leather-bound volumes to add metallic texture and historical interest to a room.

Silver items should be stored in a dry environment and cleaned infrequently using a soft microfibre cloth designed specifically for silver, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage patination and hallmarks.
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