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Victorian Novelty Trowel Mother of Pearl & Silver Bookmark Adie &Lovekin
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Victorian Novelty Trowel Mother of Pearl & Silver Bookmark Adie &Lovekin

19th century
Sold 2 July 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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Description

A fine quality pretty Victorian silver bookmark in the form of a garden trowel with finely pointed blade, separately formed angled handle with engraved decoration to the flared cuff and around the join and inset with a polished mother of pearl finial.

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1898, makers Adie & Lovekin Ltd. and a further lion passant to the handle.

It measures 7.1cm (2 3/4") long.

In excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Novelty Bookmark to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.4cm (2.91")
Width
1.2cm (0.47")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1104738
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1726
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Description
A fine quality pretty Victorian silver bookmark in the form of a garden trowel with finely pointed blade, separately formed angled handle with engraved decoration to the flared cuff and around the join and inset with a polished mother of pearl finial.

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1898, makers Adie & Lovekin Ltd. and a further lion passant to the handle.

It measures 7.1cm (2 3/4") long.

In excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Novelty Bookmark to the Victorian era.

Height
7.4cm (2.91")
Width
1.2cm (0.47")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104738
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1726
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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A small Victorian novelty sterling silver bookmark shaped like a trowel with an iridescent mother-of-pearl handle.
Victorian Novelty Trowel Mother Of Pearl & Silver Bookmark Adie &Lovekin
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A small Victorian novelty sterling silver bookmark shaped like a trowel with an iridescent mother-of-pearl handle.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsTrowel shape, Engraved foliage, Beaded collar
  • SizeH 7.4 cm (3 in) x W 1.2 cm (0 in) x D 1.2 cm (0 in)

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Victorian novelty bookmarks were small, decorative page markers crafted in imaginative shapes, such as trowels, daggers, or animals, reflecting the eras fascination with ornate and whimsical desk accessories.

These items were frequently crafted from sterling silver, often combined with organic materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory for the handles, and detailed with hand-engraved motifs.

Authentic pieces usually feature British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, including a makers mark, standard mark indicating silver purity, city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

An antique bookmark can be displayed resting on an open art book on a coffee table or incorporated into a curated tablescape within a home office or library setting.

Silver should be gently cleaned with a non-abrasive polishing cloth designed for precious metals, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage delicate organic inserts like mother-of-pearl.
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