Victorian Novelty Silver Figural Bookmark Charles Dickens 'Samuel Pickwick'
Andrew Barrett & Sons, London 1892
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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.
£650.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
109 mm
(4.29 inches)
W
43 mm
(1.69 inches)
Weight
15.00 Grams
(0.48 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
LR130318
Medium
Silver
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.
