Antique Handmade Folded Paper Bookmark with Ink Drawn Bear victorian era courting Some loss/fraying of what I

Some loss/fraying of what I think is silk fabric at the toe and heel and a little staining

I am not entirely sure what this guy once did when you pressed the button toward the rear of the base--I'm guessing perhaps he pushed (a lawnmower

all adding up to a really gorgeous patina

The frame is sturdy and stable but will wobble a little if you try

Antique Handmade Folded Paper Bookmark with Ink Drawn Bear victorian era courting Some loss/fraying of what IA lot of love and care went into making this bookmark, folded and cut from card weight paper and tied with a ribbon on the back, with hand done gold edging and lettering and a curious ink drawn bear who looks quite a bit frightened and very self protective! on front. Cleverly designed to fit over the corner of a page or section of pages, making it a good one for marking the next chapter of a bedtime story. 5 1 6 x 3 1 4 and in very good condition.