Antique Bookmarks With Bone Paper Knife (1900s)

For the book lover, this trio of two antique bookmarks and a bone paper knife (or page tuner) would make a lovely gift. Useful, utilitarian, and authentic antique smalls, what's not to love?

The two bookmarks (tan in the photos) include a 1933 Chicago metal bookmark plus a wooden souvenir bookmark from Spouting Rock, Kennebunkport, ME. 

The third ivory colored bone tool could be used as a bookmark, but was actually designed as a paper knife or page turner. What the heck is a paper knife? They were used to open uncut book pages in the Victorian era. (Check out the article below.) Etched by hand with an Asian floral design, the long attached string tassel makes it oh-so special. The three little charms include a carved elephant, a glass bead and a white mystery bead.(ivory? bone?) 

https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/the-mystery-of-the-phantom-page-turner/

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Listing Includes

- THREE antique book marks/tools; includes two books marks and one bone paper knife/page turner

Item Condition

All in good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. All show surface marks, scratches, discoloration, plus minor soil and residue. The wooden 'Spouting Rock' book mark has a small chip on the back.

The bone paper knife/page turner shows faint spots and marks throughout in addition to the beautiful etching. Examined with magnifying glass which shows minor cross-hatch and vertical marks and small pores. The string tassel is worn and thinning though the three charms remain intact. 

All dated to the early 1900s or earlier. 

>> Please view pictures carefully as they are part of the description. This is truly a one of a kind, found item. Embracing its vintage beauty, this piece may contain imperfections from years of wear. These imperfections are not considered defective.

Item Details

- Materials: wood, metal, bone, string, glass 

- Color: tan, black, gold, cream & others 

- Dimensions: 

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