51400-English antique sterling silver and mother-of-pearl page turner

51400-English antique sterling silver and mother-of-pearl page turner This exquisite Victorian page turner, crafted in 1900, features a beautifully chased sterling silver handle by the renowned British silversmith "W&Co", fully hallmarked with the Birmingham anchor and the lion passant. Pairing perfectly with a shimmering, premium natural mother-of-pearl blade showing magnificent iridescence, it is richly embellished with intricate Victorian-style scrollwork and an unengraved cartouche. Unlike a letter opener, this traditional blunt, square-edged page turner was purposefully designed to slide seamlessly beneath tight or uncut antique book pages, lifting and turning them gracefully without damaging the paper or leaving greasy fingerprints. It embodies the pinnacle of classic British craftsmanship and sophisticated library culture. https://youtu.be/qNKP-WRaY7A?si=qN46gq0oTnjQt2o5 *Content：1 piece. *Size：L18.2 x W1.7 cm (MOP thickness max 0.5 cm; Silver handle max W2 cm, thickness 0.7 cm). *Weight：24g. *Material：Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl. *Origin：Birmingham, United Kingdom. *Year：1900 (Late Victorian period). *Hallmarks / Markings：Maker's mark "W&Co", Birmingham anchor, lion passant, and date letter "a". ⚠️ Condition：In very good antique condition with light signs of wear and surface scratches consistent with age. The mother-of-pearl blade remains intact with a beautiful luster, and the silver handle retains a charming aged patina. Please refer to photos for detail. ⚠️ Global shipping available with secure packaging. Please feel free to inquire about shipping rates.