{"product_id":"antique-levi-salaman-sterling-silver-tshell-🐢-page-turner-birmingham-hallmarks-5-5","title":"Antique Levi \u0026 Salaman Sterling Silver \u0026 Tshell 🐢🤎 Page Turner | Birmingham Hallmarks | 5.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Levi \u0026amp; Salaman Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Tshell Page Turner | Birmingham | 5.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful antique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esterling silver and tortoiseshell page turner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevi \u0026amp; Salaman of Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis petite desk accessory features a richly colored polished tortoiseshell blade paired with a tapered sterling silver handle. The contrast between the warm mottled shell and cool silver gives the piece a particularly elegant, understated look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver is hallmarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL\u0026amp;S for Levi \u0026amp; Salaman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirmingham anchor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elion passant for sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A date letter is also present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally used for turning the pages of books and correspondence without directly handling the paper, pieces like this were refined accessories for a gentleman’s or lady’s writing desk, library, or dressing table. Today, it makes a beautiful collectible object displayed alongside antique books, calling card cases, writing implements, and other desk treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5.5” L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good antique condition with expected light surface wear, fine scratches, and patina consistent with age and use. The Tshell presents beautifully, and the sterling retains a lovely soft antique finish. Please review all photographs carefully for details and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique page turner \/ letter opener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevi \u0026amp; Salaman, Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarked L\u0026amp;S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirmingham anchor assay mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion passant sterling mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate letter present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 5.5” long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome and highly decorative little piece of antique desk history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46176210419919,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/3594BB30-559B-4C2C-998B-A7CAE0DF862C.jpg?v=1790558788","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/products\/antique-levi-salaman-sterling-silver-tshell-%f0%9f%90%a2-page-turner-birmingham-hallmarks-5-5","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}