A Rare Edwardian 'Good Luck' Silver Swastika Bookmark.

The swastika has a long history and it was used at least 5,000 years before being adopted as a symbol in black, red and white on the Nazi flag. The word swastika comes from the Sanskrit svastika, which means “good fortune”. To this day it is a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Odinism.

In the beginning of the twentieth century the swastika was widely used in Europe. It had numerous meanings, the most common being a symbol of good luck and auspiciousness. In the early 1920's the symbol was adopted by the Nazi's and hence the chilling association of a symbol for good being changed to represent one of the most horrific regimes in history.

This silver and enamel bookmark, pre-dates it's uglier and later connections, being formed with a green enamel terminal and dating from the Edwardian era. An extremely rare collector's item.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK

£12.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or losses to the enamel and no damage to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Length :- 5 cms.

Width :- 1.5 cms. (widest point).

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