Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Holland by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with HF 830S. The top of the bookmark is a crown and the blades are hand hammered. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made Holland. It is marked NIO and the symbol of a sword. The top is a figural of a tower and underneath is the word Groningen, a city in the Netherlands. Date is 1920 - 1936.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It is marked Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling ©. It is a world map in an oval shape. The date is 1980 - 1990

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. It is marked Sterling and the manufacturer mark is very warn. It possibly says JC&S. It is a thistle with a purple stone on top. Date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the Germany by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of wood with a hand carved dog on the top. It is unmarked and is probably dated from 1910 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Austrailia. It is marked STG 925 indicating sterling silver. The top has an enamel picture/map of the continent of Austrailia. The date is 1950 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It has two hallmarks surrounding the word sterling. The left mark is in the shape of a shield and if you turn it upside down it has the letters U.S.F. The bookmarks is in the shape of a trowel with a bamboo handle. It is possibly made in China for export to the west.