Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in France. The top is a high relief bust of Napoleon as designed by the famous French artist E. Seurre. The top blade has a 5 pointed star and next to it is inscribed Malmaison which is the house that Napoleon's wife, Josephine purchased in 1799 and where he governed the country. It is now a museum and this is possibly a souvenir from there.

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 Norway and is marked 925 S Made in Norway Sterling. The top part of this bookmark is in the shape of a Norse Ship. It was probably manufactured before 1920.

This bookmark is made of wood in Scotland anywhere from 1880 - 1920. It is Tartanware with the Prince Charlie label. It is in the shape of a men's tie.

This bookmark was made in the US by Shiebler. It is marked with the famous winged "S" and sterling and 8744. The top blade is a flower with a leaf, stems and buds. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Coventry, England by Thomas Stevens. It is known as a Stevengraph and is made of woven silk on a Jacquard loom. This one is "A Happy Christmas" and has a poem and a winter scene.

This bookmark is only marked Sterling but is manufactured by Concra. It is a simple bookmark with the top in the shape of a shield. The date is 1950 - 1970.

This bookmark was made in China. It is unmarked and is made of brass and cloisonne enamel. The top is a picture of a deer jumping over a tree branch.