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A Gorgeous George V Silver Bookmark
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A Gorgeous George V Silver Bookmark

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 December 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A lovely collector's item, with a practical use. This is a fine silver novelty bookmark, formed to represent a sword. The blade is fully hallmarked and the repousse handle features an acanthus terminal. An appealing and useful piece for the collector and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Birmingham 1914.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Width :- 1.3 cms. (widest point).

Length :- 9.4 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George V Silver Bookmark to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1074530
Dealers Internal Reference
12816
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Description
A lovely collector's item, with a practical use. This is a fine silver novelty bookmark, formed to represent a sword. The blade is fully hallmarked and the repousse handle features an acanthus terminal. An appealing and useful piece for the collector and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An antique sterling silver George V bookmark featuring an ornate scrolled handle and a flat blade with integrated page-holding slits.
fig 1. A Gorgeous George V Silver Bookmark

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Birmingham 1914.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Adie & Lovekin.

Width :- 1.3 cms. (widest point).

Length :- 9.4 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George V Silver Bookmark to the 1910s.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074530
Dealers Internal Ref
12816
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Verified Since Jan 2010
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An antique sterling silver George V bookmark featuring an ornate scrolled handle and a flat blade with integrated page-holding slits.
A gorgeous George V silver bookmark
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An antique sterling silver George V bookmark featuring an ornate scrolled handle and a flat blade with integrated page-holding slits.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrolled handle, Slotted blade, Maker hallmarks
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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The George V period spans from 1910 to 1936, characterised by a revival of traditional Georgian and classical motifs alongside early Art Deco influences in British silver manufacturing.

Authentic pieces are crafted from sterling silver, indicated by the lion passant hallmark, alongside assay office marks, date letters, and maker marks stamped directly onto the metal.

Verification relies on checking legible hallmarks for the standard sterling mark, makers initials, and assay town, as well as examining the weight, construction methods, and natural patina of the silver.

It can be displayed flat upon a desk surface, used functionally within a favourite hardcover volume, or placed within a glass-topped display case alongside other small desk collectables.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialist non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the aged oxidisation from recessed decorative details.
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