A George V silver bookmark, Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd, Chester...

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£200

A George V silver bookmark, Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd, Chester 1916, modelled as a stylised dog 'Flambeau' atop plain polished marker, 12cm long overall, with a silver gilt place card holder, Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd, Chester 1912, modelled as a dog 'Flambeau', upon circular base signed 'Benjamin Rabier', 4.3cm high, each after designs by french illustrator Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), gross weight approx. 1.6ozt (2)

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Hallmarks and signature clear and legible, bookmark with noticeable scratch approx. 1cm long, slight bend to tail and to marker clip, gilt to card holder slightly rubbed, surface scratching and light wear to both commensurate with age and usage. Please see additional images to illustrate points raised.