Hand-painted rose motif bookmark. Celluloid is the earliest synthetic (plastic), made in a classic cream colour to mimic ivory.

• Vintage knife bookmark

• Dates early-mid 20th century, similar styles date c.1920s-1930s, though might be later.

• Hand-painted raised rose motif

• Celluloid, early plastic

• Cream ‘ivory look’ knife

• Rough edged, possibly hand-cut

Size

10.5cm x 3.8cm x 1mm.

Brand

No makers mark

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with little wear. There are some marks or discolouration to the rough sawed edges of the celluloid. On the back, there is a tiny (1mm) mark and a light diagonal scratch across the celluloid. Light wear to the paint at the highest points of the rose.