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Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Elephant Bookmark 1926 Antique
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Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Elephant Bookmark 1926 Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 June 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English antique solid sterling silver bookmark or page maker. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1926 with the maker being Adie & Lovekin Ltd. It has been beautifully designed with the terminal being in the form of a Indian elephant. It is in good condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures over 2.25 inches (6cm) long by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) wide and weighs 3 grams. A rare little piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Elephant Bookmark to the 1920s.

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A rare English antique solid sterling silver bookmark or page maker. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1926 with the maker being Adie & Lovekin Ltd. It has been beautifully designed with the terminal being in the form of a Indian elephant. It is in good condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures over 2.25 inches (6cm) long by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) wide and weighs 3 grams. A rare little piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Elephant Bookmark to the 1920s.

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Archive I An antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant terminal and hallmarked blade. SOLD3 JUN 26

Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Elephant Bookmark 1926 Antique

Archive II An antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant terminal and hallmarked blade. View II
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Archive IV An antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant terminal and hallmarked blade. View IV
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An antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant terminal and hallmarked blade.
RARE ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER ELEPHANT BOOKMARK 1926 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1216973
An antique sterling silver bookmark featuring a cast elephant terminal and hallmarked blade.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsElephant finial, Hallmarked blade, Cutout slot

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Novelty bookmarks crafted from solid silver gained significant popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, often featuring figural motifs like animals or crests as functional items for avid readers.

Authentic British pieces from the 1920s are constructed from solid sterling silver and bear standard assay office hallmarks indicating the metal purity, date letter, and makers mark.

Authenticity is verified through clear stamped hallmarks, consistent patination, and the solid weight and cast detailing characteristic of early 20th-century metalwork rather than modern plating.

This piece integrates seamlessly into a study or library setting, displayed neatly inside an open leather-bound book or showcased upon a desk tidy.

Preservation requires storing the silver in a dry environment and using a specialized microfibre cloth to gently remove tarnish without abrading the fine surface details or hallmarks.
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