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Victorian Silver Bookmark of Samuel Pickwick.
A rare Victorian novelty silver figural Bookmark depicting the character of Samuel Pickwick from Charles Dickens's novel 'Pickwick Papers'. Of flat cut-out form with engraved decoration depicting Mr Pickwick (General Chairman - Member Pickwick Club, addressing the club). Engraved to the reverse - 'Samuel Pickwick Esq. G.C.M.P.C.'.
By A Barrett & Sons, London 1892.
Also stamped with the retailers mark of A Barrett & Sons of Piccadilly, London.
Literature:
Samuel Pickwick is a fictional character and the main protagonist in The Pickwick Papers (1836), the first novel by author Charles Dickens. Pickwick is a retired successful businessman and is the Founder and Chairman of the Pickwick Club.
Dimensions
H 109 mm (4.29 inches), W 43 mm (1.69 inches)Weight
15.00 Grams (0.48 troy ounces)Condition report
In good condition with no damage or repairStock number
LR130318The BADA Standard
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