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Lot 225:
Three Victorian Silver and Mixed Material Desk Accessories, including an Adie & Lovekin Sterling Silver Mother-of-Pearl Trowel Bookmark And silver Stamp Holder
Description
A Victorian Adie & Lovekin Sterling Silver Mother-of-Pearl Trowel Bookmark, featuring a pointed, spade-like blade with ornate engraved decoration and a handle crafted from iridescent mother-of-pearl. The blade displays a series of small, square-shaped hallmarks, indicative of precious metal content and origin. Accompanying this is a second miniature implement of similar form, also with a pointed, spade-like blade and ornate engraved decoration, but featuring a dark, carved handle, likely ebony or horn. The lot also includes a hinged silver envelope stamp holder with a small circular closure detail and a bail for suspension. All items present with general signs of age.
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