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DESCRIPTION
A superb late 20th Century English solid silver novelty bookmark. This bookmark depicts a gentleman called Samuel Pickwick. 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. The bookmark is of a flat, cut-out form and engraved decoration depicting Mr Pickwick. Engraved to the reverse - 'Samuel Pickwick Esq. G.C.M.P.C.'. It is easy to imagine the appeal behind these bookmarks as a superb gift or personal posession. As relevant today as it was then, it makes a fantastic conversation piece and wonderful everyday accessory.
Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1975, Maker S.P & Q.R. Retailed by Bruford & Carr Ltd.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 11cm // 4.33 inches
Width: 4.4cm // 1.73 inches
Weight: 17g // 0.60ozt
