Victorian Solid Silver

Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box


Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box

Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box    Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box
Here for your consideration is a superb, antique, late Victorian, circa 1899, sterling silver, dark'Dracula' gothic, floral engraved, dagger bookmark with chased and embossed cross decoration, set to a Whitby jet handle, complete with black velvet display/presentation box. The intricate, engine turned, scroll and repousse workmanship in this bookmark is absolutely exquisite. A real testament to quality Victorian silversmithing. It isn't hallmarked but we have tested it and can 100% guarantee it is silver. Condition: considering this silver/jet bookmark is 121 years old it's in very good original condition.

It does have some beautiful, age-related, silver patina/patination, commensurate with age, but nothing unusual. Length: 3.85 inches or 9.8 cm.

Width: 0.4 inch or 1.1 cm (widest). Depth: 0.3 inch or 9 mm (deepest). Weight: 5 grams or 0.2 oz.

This is as good as it gets with regards to dark'Dracula' gothic bookmarks. It's all original and undamaged.

How many of these have you seen? I've only got one and once it's gone... You might never find another one this good and if there's one thing I've learned about antiques/collectables, he who hesitates usually loses out. A beautiful, silver/jet, bookmark that would add value to any silver collection. Rare, antique, late Victorian, quirky and unusual, silver items have become so very collectable and are appreciating in value.

A stylish, silver bookmark that has lovely detailed decoration. A real must for any serious silver collector. This would make an ideal gift.

Please note, all our international postal charges are only estimates and will be confirmed and altered up or down when we know the destination of where items are being sent. Please feel free to look at our other items. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver".antiques" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  1. Product: Bookmark
  2. Style: Victorian
  3. Age: 1850-1899
  4. Pattern: Embassy Scroll
  5. Composition: Solid Silver
  6. Brand: Whitby Jet

Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box    Superb Antique Victorian Circa 1899 Silver Gothic Whitby Jet Bookmark & Box