16th Nov, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
312
A late Victorian silver bookmark, by Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1897, 13cm long, a silver and enamel novelty bookmark in the form of a fish, by Joan MacKarell, London 1991, 6.5cm, two further silver bookmarks by the same maker, one as a fish, the other a bird, a small silver bookmark by Tiffany & Co, and another with pierced handle by Georg Jensen. (6)
Sold for £350
Estimated at £80 - £120
A late Victorian silver bookmark, by Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1897, 13cm long, a silver and enamel novelty bookmark in the form of a fish, by Joan MacKarell, London 1991, 6.5cm, two further silver bookmarks by the same maker, one as a fish, the other a bird, a small silver bookmark by Tiffany & Co, and another with pierced handle by Georg Jensen. (6)
Morden bookmark is stamped 'Apperley's patent', this has a slight bend to one end, and some minor knocks and scratches. The enamel fish has some minor wear and loss to the enamel, and is very tarnished. Tiffany example has some dents and scratches, otherwise in good condition overall.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022
