19th Century Walrus Tusk Page Turner

An excellent 19th Century carved Walrus Tusk page turner with presentation band dated 1878. Page turners were used to turn huge manuscripts and Holy Books in synagogues and churches and later broad sheet newspapers.

The inscription reads 'Rev H.B Dale from Rev P.W Braurker Kidderminster 1878'

Condition commensurate with age and use. 

Provenance: Part of theIrish Author Mr Peter Somerville- Large collection. Purchased directly by Sweeney&Son Antiques