Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Newburyport Silver Co. It is marked with the manufacturers mark, sterling and the number 2399. The top of the bookmark is a magnifying glass. The date is 1905 - 1914.

This bookmark was made in the US by Pryor Manufacturing Co. It is marked sterling and has a manufacturers mark. It is a figural tiger lily flower on top. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by William C. Finck Co. It is marked sterling and WC Finck. The top has a figural pine branch with a pine cone hanging down. The date is 1896 - 1904.

TThis bookmark was made in the US by Heintz Art Metal Shop. It is bronze with a dark brown patina and a design with a silver overlay. This is from the Arts and Crafts period. The date is 1910 - 1930.

This bookmark is from Galicia in north west Spain. It is marked MALDE with two hallmarks for the manufacturer that still exists in La Corua. It is a representation of the cross of Santiago (St. James). The scallop shell in the center of the cross is associated with the pilgrims that visit the St. James's shrine in Santiago de Compostela. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Towle Silversmiths. It is marker with the makers hallmark and Sterling 12. The top blade has a Roman head medalion. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is silver plated brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a wreath. Underneath there is an eagle. The Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France was originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV and now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of brass and has some glass beads. It is in the shape of a flower with brass petals and glass beads in the center.