British sterling silver mother-of-pearl bookmark

British sterling silver mother-of-pearl bookmark ｜1904｜925 Silver ｜Birmingham｜ ✧Size: about 10cm long ✧Weight: 9g (overall) Before the 18th century, because books were not popular and were considered valuable items, bookmarks were relatively simple. Usually they are made of silk or cloth. In the Victorian period, due to the improvement of printing technology, Books have also become more popular, and related accessories have become more and more sophisticated. Sterling silver bookmarks also appeared at this time. Sterling silver and mother-of-pearl have always been a favorite combination for many people. This bookmark uses a classic cake shovel shape. The handle is made of complete mother-of-pearl and its luster is quite eye-catching. The common length of this type of bookmark is about 5-7 centimeters. The length of 10 cm is relatively rare. The pin plugs are the same as those introduced before, and are made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Adie and John Lovekin. They started the business during the Victorian period in England, Specializing in high-quality silverware, jewelry and other exquisite small items, Including metal kitchen utensils and decorative items. *This design museum mainly focuses on European antiques, old pieces, and second-hand items. After years of baptism, some antiques will inevitably have slight historical traces, black spots, or small missing corners. It is inevitable that it will not be as clean and flawless as a brand new product, but this does not affect its retro beauty. Friends who are perfectionists and are used to buying brand new products, please think twice before placing an order. We also hope that you will become a beauty who loves antiques as much as we do^^ If you have any questions, please send us a message!