Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is more of a paper knife than a bookmark but was probably used for both. It is made of brass and has the head of a Greek or Roman man on top. This piece dates from around 1890 - 1900.

This bookmark is Swedish marked with the Swedish three crowns. It is also marked BH and A7 which determines the date. It has the symbols of Faith, Hope and Charity. The date of manufacture is 1903.

This is an American made bookmark manufactured by Gorham. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, Sterling and the number 50. It large and heavy for a bookmark and has the picture of a Chrysanthemum with it's leaf. It's nicely detailed and is one of 33 different bookmarks from the Autumn 1888 Gorham Catalog.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Brothers. It is marked with the makers hallmark of a U intertwined with a B. It is a figural flower and was sold in the 1904 Unger Brothers catalog.

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

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or "peeper" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass on the fleur de lis on top and brass blades. It was made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the "peep hole" you can see 6 photographs of different scenes. The center says "In Memory of Isle of Wight". The six photos are: "Ryde Pier", "The Green", "Osborne House", "Whippinghan Church", "SandDown Bay & Esplanade" and "West Cowes". It also says Made in France.

This bookmark is made in the US by Unger Bros. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark on the back. The top is a flower. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Lewis Bros. of New York. It is marked with the makers hallmark and sterling. It is an art nouveau design of a coiled wire at the top. The date is 1896 - 1904.