MISTLETOE Victorian French Silver Plated Book Mark Reading Magnifier Magnifying
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:768094 | Style: Art Nouveau |
| Type: Bookmark | Age: 1900-1940 |
| Brand: Unknown | Pattern: Mistletoe |
| Era: Victorian |
ABOUT:Unique and eye catching gadget! Lovely antique French silver plated slide on page book mark with mistletoe decorations on the front and top. There is a round frame on the top that holds a magnifying glass that works to hold over a page while reading to magnifying the words. Interesting little item! The mistletoe decorations stand out neatly when the bookmark is inserted into a book. This is an antique piece dating to the turn of the century / Art Nouveau er...a. It has an initials monogram on the front of the page holder.I have several mistletoe items listed as I have a fondness for Christmas and florals so please check out my other items!MEASUREMENTS:The piece measures about 5 3/4 inches in length. The reading glass is just under an inch, about 7/8 of an inch wide. It weighs 19 grams.MARKS:No marks, it is a silverplated item.IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned with some age to them so they are in estate condition. Some silverplate loss on the pointed tip of the back side where the underlying metal (likely brass) shows through, not visible when in use. The rest of the silverplate seems to be intact. A few scratches to the lens. The lens does pop out of the round frame if pressed hard. There is enough tension to hold it in place without spinning, but it will pop out if handled too roughly. Some spots and areas of stubborn tarnish all over but I didn't want to polish and risk losing silverplate. Some surface scratching and scuffs. It is still pretty straight with no deep dings or bends. Plenty of years left in this old, unique piece.But Please note that due to age this piece is not in mint condition.I have many chatelaine pieces listed so please see my other auctions!SHIPPING:I ship internationally using the Global Shipping Program and due to the high cost of shipping, I don't allow returns so please see photos and condition notes closely!I dearly love, collect, use and sell antique American sterling silver flatware and housewares including Tiffany and Co., Gorham, Durgin, Shiebler and more! I would be delighted if you'd follow me in my new store. Thanks for stopping by!
