Early 20th century book pinkeep

A very pretty decorative faux book made from painted card with a red velvet pad inside. The spine of the book is decorated with gold painted ridges and it is quite good condition.

The pinkeep is supplied with pearl-headed pins and is boxed. It measures 2 x 1.5in (5 x 4cm).

Tiny books were a passion for collectors of all sorts in the Victorian era and beyond. Some were made for doll’s houses and even had printed pages. Many, like my little find, were made as gifts or souvenirs to hold pins. Based on card with fabric-covered ‘pages’, they were intended to resemble the tiniest books of poetry.