Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unkown manufacturer. It is marked sterling and something else that can't be made out. The top is a an orange and black enamel shield surrounded by the words "Sigillum Universitatis Princetoniensis." The top blade reads "Princeton" in enamel writing. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Italy between 1890 and 1910. It is all hand carved leather and is marked "Made in Italy" on the back. The round medallion on the bottom is a winged lion holding a book which says "PAX TIBI MAR CE" and "EVA NGE ESTA MEUS".

This bookmark is made in Mexico. It has the makers mark and is marked HEC*OEN MEXICO ESTERLING 925HE. The makers hallmark is in the shape of a bell with 28 inside. The date of this bookmark is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Company. It is marked with the makers hallmark and .925 sterling. The top blade is an art nouveau lady's hand pointing her finger. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in England. It is a piece of Tunbridge Ware. "Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork characteristic of the spa town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration typically comprises a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods that form a pictorial vignette. Shaped rods and slivers of wood were first carefully glued together, then cut into many thin slices of identical pictorial veneer with a fine saw. Elaborately striped and feathered bandings for framing were pre-formed in a similar fashion." The date is 1880 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in Japan. It is made of copper and brass and has an octopus on top. Two of the optopus' tentacles are outstretched and have captured it's next meal which forms the top blade. Attached to the top by a chain is a flower. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Birmingham, England. It is a Masonic piece in the shape of a trowel. It is manufactured by Addie and Lovekind. The date is 1896.

This bookmark was made in the US by Dominick and Haff. It is marked with the makers hallmark and sterling. It is an art nouveau design in the shape of a knife. The date is 1900 - 1910.