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metal butterfly bookmark.
It features a curved top designed to hook over the spine or top edge of a book, with a long, flattened stem that rests between the pages to mark your place without damaging the book. The decorative butterfly is typically made of enameled metal, often in a cloisonné style, which uses vibrant colors and gold-tone outlines to create detailed patterns.
Key Features & Identification
- Design: A long, slender metal stem with a decorative butterfly ornament at the curved "hook" end.
- Material: Often gold-plated or made of brass, featuring enameled or cloisonné butterfly wings.
- Similar Items: Similar vintage pieces have been identified as products from the 1970s or 80s and are often listed as "shepherd's hook" or "page clip" bookmarks.
This beautifully crafted bookmark features a sleek silver-toned metal base with a gracefully curved top. Highlighting its design is a striking butterfly embellishment made from intricate enamel work in vibrant shades of blue, green, and red, accented with a metallic silver body. The butterfly adds a delicate and colorful touch, making this bookmark not only functional but also a charming decorative piece. Perfect for marking your place in books, it combines practicality with artistic flair.