Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Page Turner 1890

Name: Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Page Turner 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1193347
Price: 375 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesk Accessories
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Foliate embossing, Hallmarked blade, Tapered handle
SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian sterling silver page turner and letter opener dates from 1890 and originates from the gentleman's library of the period. The object is rendered in shiny silver, incorporating a flat polished steel-toned blade paired with an ornate handle. Visible decorative elements include crisp British hallmarks stamped directly onto the blade, heavy repousse scrollwork, and detailed foliate embossing across the tapered handle surface. The construction is solid sterling silver with clean unmonogrammed metalwork showing the maker's mark for George Unite. It measures 30 cm long. In a contemporary home, this desk accessory functions as a practical tool for opening post or turning pages on an office desk, library table, or study writing slope. Desk accessories from the Victorian era like this page turner add historical character to modern workspace arrangements. The polished blade contrasts with the textured silver handle, creating a refined finish suitable for everyday use or display. Without personal inscriptions, the piece retains its original decorative integrity while remaining fully functional for daily correspondence handling.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, page turners were designed to read books with uncut pages and to prevent skin oils from soiling delicate paper or bound volumes.

Victorian page turners frequently combined hallmarked sterling silver handles or blades with carved bone, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, or full sterling silver construction.

Authentic British sterling silver examples feature official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark stamped into the metal.

An antique page turner functions as a decorative display piece when placed atop a stack of books, arranged inside a desk tray, or set on an office desk.

Silver components should be cleaned gently using a dedicated silver polishing cloth, taking care to avoid harsh liquid cleaners on delicate joinery or non-metal sections.

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Page Turner 1890

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