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George V Silver & Mother of Pearl Sword Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Circa 1910
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George V Silver & Mother of Pearl Sword Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This delightful silver and mother of pearl bookmark was made by the prolific silversmiths Crisford & Norris and is dates circa 19101. It is a large example , measuring 4.5 inches long. The blade, modelled as a sword is hallmarked for Crisford & Norris. The ferrule, modelled as a sword handle is fitted with a mother of pearl handle.

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris.

Impressed: "SILVER"

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 11.4cm / 4.5 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sword Bookmark to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203895
Dealers Internal Reference
MAR67
Description
This delightful silver and mother of pearl bookmark was made by the prolific silversmiths Crisford & Norris and is dates circa 19101. It is a large example , measuring 4.5 inches long. The blade, modelled as a sword is hallmarked for Crisford & Norris. The ferrule, modelled as a sword handle is fitted with a mother of pearl handle.
fig 1. A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.
fig 1. George V Silver & Mother of Pearl Sword Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Circa 1910

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris.

Impressed: "SILVER"

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 11.4cm / 4.5 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 2. A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.
fig 2. George V Silver & Mother of Pearl Sword Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Circa 1910

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sword Bookmark to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203895
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR67
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.

George V Silver & Mother of Pearl Sword Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Circa 1910

Archive II A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle. View II
Archive III A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle. View III
Archive IV A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle. View IV
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A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.
GEORGE V SILVER & MOTHER OF PEARL SWORD SHAPED BOOKMARK BY CRISFORD & NORRIS, CIRCA 1910
Ref: SA1203895
A silver bookmark shaped like a sword with scroll guard detail and a smooth mother-of-pearl handle.
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Novelty silver bookmarks are small decorative and functional page markers crafted during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, featuring figurative shapes such as swords, trowels, and feathers.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, frequently paired with natural materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, or bone for handles and decorative accents.

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Wipe silver surfaces gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding liquid cleaners near organic mother-of-pearl components to prevent damage.
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