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Edwardian Silver Trowel Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1908
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Edwardian Silver Trowel Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1908

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 October 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Edwardian Silver Trowel Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1908” found a buyer.

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Description

This delightful solid silver bookmark was made by the prolific silversmiths Crisford & Norris and is dated Birmingham 1908. It is modelled as a trowel and has a very pretty embossed handle. The blade fully hallmarked. Crisford & Norris made unique silver items during the late Victorian era and the early part of the 20th Century. Their speciality being, pin cushions, babies rattles, bookmarks, nurses buckles and other numerous novelty silver items.

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris (partially obstructed by handle).

Birmingham Assay mark.

Date letter "i" for 1908.

Lion passant.

Condition:

Very good.

A little waviness to the blade, commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Bookmark to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115006
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC69
Description
This delightful solid silver bookmark was made by the prolific silversmiths Crisford & Norris and is dated Birmingham 1908. It is modelled as a trowel and has a very pretty embossed handle. The blade fully hallmarked.
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Crisford & Norris made unique silver items during the late Victorian era and the early part of the 20th Century.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Their speciality being, pin cushions, babies rattles, bookmarks, nurses buckles and other numerous novelty silver items.

fig 1. An antique Edwardian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with an ornate scroll handle and visible hallmarks.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Trowel Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1908

Hallmarks:

C&N for Crisford & Norris (partially obstructed by handle).

Birmingham Assay mark.

Date letter "i" for 1908.

Lion passant.

Condition:

Very good.

A little waviness to the blade, commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. An antique Edwardian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with an ornate scroll handle and visible hallmarks.
fig 2. Edwardian Silver Trowel Shaped Bookmark by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1908

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Bookmark to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115006
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC69
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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An antique Edwardian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with an ornate scroll handle and visible hallmarks.
EDWARDIAN SILVER TROWEL SHAPED BOOKMARK BY CRISFORD & NORRIS, BIRMINGHAM 1908
Ref: SA1115006
An antique Edwardian sterling silver bookmark in the shape of a miniature trowel with an ornate scroll handle and visible hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTrowel shape, Scroll handle, Engraved hallmarks
  • SizeH 0.5 cm (0 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

The Edwardian era in silverwork spans from 1901 to 1910 and is characterised by a transition from heavy Victorian designs to lighter, more delicate motifs, often drawing inspiration from eighteenth-century styles and incorporating intricate scrollwork.

These items were traditionally crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, casting, and hand-chasing, followed by hallmark stamping to verify the metal purity, maker, and assay office.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, which include a standard mark for silver purity, an assay office mark, a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture, and a makers mark.

This piece can be displayed on a desk, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or placed inside a vintage leather-bound book to add a touch of historical interest and refined metal texture to a study or library space.

Antique silver should be handled with clean cotton gloves to prevent skin oils from causing tarnishing, and cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver cloth without harsh chemical dips to preserve the underlying patina.
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