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Tortoiseshell and Stirling Silver Trump Marker
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Tortoiseshell and Stirling Silver Trump Marker

19th century
Sold 30 May 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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A lovely tortoiseshell bridge trump marker. The silver turning knob has marks for Sheffield with the maker being James Dixon and Sons. There is no date letter but it is likely to be around 1890. In immaculate condition.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Tortoiseshell Trump Marker to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA929143
Dealers Internal Reference
A3328
Description
A lovely tortoiseshell bridge trump marker. The silver turning knob has marks for Sheffield with the maker being James Dixon and Sons. There is no date letter but it is likely to be around 1890. In immaculate condition.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Tortoiseshell Trump Marker to the Victorian era.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA929143
Dealers Internal Ref
A3328
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Tortoiseshell and Stirling Silver Trump Marker

Archive II A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window. View II
Archive III A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window. View VI
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window.
Tortoiseshell and Stirling silver Trump Marker
Ref: SA929143
A cylindrical tortoiseshell trump marker featuring a sterling silver central knob and a rotating suit indicator window.
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  • ObjectGame Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Sterling Silver
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned silver knob, Suit indicator dial, Polished finish
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A trump marker is a small device used in nineteenth-century card games, such as whist and bridge, to indicate the designated trump suit during play.

Traditional markers often combine precious metals like sterling silver with organic materials such as tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, or ivory.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmarks on the silver components, the quality of hand-turned construction, and the specific ageing characteristics of genuine organic materials.

Such miniature collectables function well as curated desk ornaments or tabletop curiosities, displayed on stackable books or within glass cabinets.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity to protect organic materials, while silver components benefit from occasional gentle cleaning with a specialised microfibre cloth.
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