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Humorous 4 Face Pewter and Wood Page Turner C1880
Shaun King Antiques
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Humorous 4 Face Pewter and Wood Page Turner C1880

19th century
Description

This wonderful VICTORIAN PAGE TURNER, used to prevent your hands becoming soiled when reading a newspaper, dates from circa 1880.

The PEWTER handle is modelled as four different faces showing Surprise, Happiness, Anger and Sadness. Four Victorian Emojis!

The shift is made ebonised wood.

Original throughout. It handle rocks slightly on its pins but is quite secure.

Length: 14 inches (36 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for up-to-date Overseas Shipping Rates.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Pewter Page Turner to the 1880s.

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SA1206839
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Description
This wonderful VICTORIAN PAGE TURNER, used to prevent your hands becoming soiled when reading a newspaper, dates from circa 1880.
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The PEWTER handle is modelled as four different faces showing Surprise, Happiness, Anger and Sadness.
Shaun King Antiques

Four Victorian Emojis!

fig 1. A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions.
fig 1. Humorous 4 Face Pewter and Wood Page Turner C1880

The shift is made ebonised wood.

Original throughout. It handle rocks slightly on its pins but is quite secure.

Length: 14 inches (36 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for up-to-date Overseas Shipping Rates.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Pewter Page Turner to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206839
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions.

HUMOROUS 4 FACE PEWTER AND WOOD PAGE TURNER c1880

Archive II A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions. View II
Archive III A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions. View III
Archive IV A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions. View IV
Archive V A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions. View V
Archive VI A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions. View VII
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A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions.
HUMOROUS 4 FACE PEWTER AND WOOD PAGE TURNER c1880
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A Victorian page turner featuring a dark wooden blade attached to a pewter pommel carved with four distinct facial expressions.
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During the nineteenth century, page turners were used to open uncut pages in newly printed books and turn delicate paper leaves without leaving finger marks or ink smudges.

Page turners were routinely crafted from materials such as silver, pewter, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, bone, and dense hardwoods including ebony, mahogany, and rosewood.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural surface wear, gentle oxidisation on metal components, smooth wear along the bevelled edge of the blade, and characteristic hand-finished details.

An antique page turner can be displayed flat on a modern office desk beside leather stationery, placed on a side table top, or arranged inside a glass display case with vintage books.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using abrasive liquid polishes, water, or chemical cleaners that could strip the wood finish or alter the natural metal patina.
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