What-is-it-question CXLVI.

[2209patrick]

This sterling silver device is hallmarked for Asprey of London, 1946.
The arm is about 3 inches ( 7.62 cm.) long.

What was it used for ?



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[Granmaa]

Is it a fancy book mark?

Miles
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[2209patrick]

Well done Miles.

It's for hardcover books. Clip slips over the book board and the arm holds down the pages ( patent number 257529 ).
Here's the directions that come with the piece:



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