Where literature meets luxury – a rare glimpse into Links of London’s lifestyle silverware.
2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
A Bookmark with Traveller’s Spirit
The design takes inspiration from a traditional luggage tag, with its angled corners and reinforced tag hole. In place of leather or card, Links of London crafted the form in solid sterling silver and finished it with a blue silk tassel. The result was a piece that evoked the romance of travel while serving a completely different purpose – marking the pages of a well-loved book.
2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
The Feature Hallmark Era
One of the most striking details of this bookmark is the oversized hallmark stamped across the front. Unlike the discreet hallmarks found on jewellery, these feature hallmarks were deliberately showcased as part of the design. The bold “LL 925” with its 2003 date letter turned the hallmark into an aesthetic choice as much as a legal guarantee of silver purity.
2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
This approach reflected a brief but distinctive moment in British silver design, when makers embraced hallmarking as a design element in its own right.
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- 2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
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- 2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
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- 2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
From Jewellery to Lifestyle Accessories
By the early 2000s, Links of London was experimenting beyond jewellery. Alongside this bookmark, the brand released silver card holders, money clips, and even hip flasks. These items carried the same hallmarked silver authenticity but were pitched as thoughtful luxury gifts, appealing to both collectors and those looking for everyday items elevated through craftsmanship.
2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
A Collectible Curiosity
Today, the luggage tag bookmark is a rare find and an unusual talking point among collectors of Links of London. Its combination of whimsical design, fine silver, and hallmark artistry make it more than just a practical desk accessory – it is a collectible artefact from the brand’s most creative era.
Key Details
- Year: 2003 (hallmarked)
- Material: Sterling silver with silk tassel
- Dimensions: 69mm × 31mm × 0.5mm
- Design: Luggage tag form with angled corners
- Feature: Oversized hallmark “LL 925” with date letter
2003 Links of London Sterling Silver Luggage Tag Bookmark
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