Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly Spain. It is marked 800 on the back, indicating the purity of the silver. 925 is sterling. The bookmark was once finished in a gold wash which has since worn off. The top has a 4 color enamel Egyptian motif design. The date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked BH 830S and has both blades hand hammered. The top has a royal crest in enamel. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark is made in Europe (possibly Germany) by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked 935S on the back and is therefore slightly better than silver. The top is a black enamel sillouette of a man named Shiller. The date is 1920 - 1940.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is only marked Sterling on the back of the blade. The top blade is a cluster of 5 pedal flowers. The bottom blade is inscribed Rena. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This is my least expensive bookmark. I paid only $3 for it. It is marked Sterling with no makers hallmark. It is probably of recent vintage.

This bookmark was made in Scotland. It is made of brass and has an agate handle. It is in the shape of a trowel, a possible Masonic piece. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Norway of celluloid and silver. The top blade has a silver oval with a picture of a Nordland boat (or Norwegian: Nordlandsbåt). This is a type of fishing boat that has been used for centuries in northern counties of Nordland, Troms and Finmark of Norway and derives its name from Nordland county where it has a long history. It is sailing with birds flying, some clouds and sun rays. It is marked 830S NH. NH stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern). The blades are ivory colored celluloid.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked 830S with an H hallmark. The top is a figural flower with white enamel petals and a red enamel center. The front is inscribed "Tine". The date is 1920 - 1930.