Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Bros. It is marked with the makers hallmark of an intertwined U and B surrounded by sterling 925 fine. It is an art nouveau shape with a yellow silk tassel. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is American made by S Kirk & Sons. It has S Kirk & Sons Sterling marked on the back with the number 9. I have 4 of these bookmarks. They all look exactly the same except one is solid and the others are indented on the back where the flowers are at the top.

This bookmark was made in the US by George W. Shiebler & Co. It is marked with the makers hallmark, sterling and the number 2628. The top is an art nouveau design. The date is 1891 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in Norway by David Andersen. It is marked with his hallmark and 925. The David Andersen mark is described by the firm as a hammer and tong design, with the hammer in the center. It came into use in 1888. Norwegian law requires the degree of fineness to be followed by the letter S for silver. David Andersen chose to incorporate the S into their punch. Often the S was crossed by a diagonal line. It has an enamel four leaf clover on top and the blade is finished in a gold wash.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer, possibly by Webster. It is marked sterling. The top has an art deco design. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark is from Norway. It is marked N.M. BESKYTTET 830S A N A (two horizontal A's) NORDLIE, ARNE EMANUEL 1908 - 1995 OSLO.NM stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern) Beskyttet (protected) started using after 1929. It is a very unusual piece. The smaller part clips onto a page where the connecting bar swings to let the longer part hang over the front or back cover of the book.

This bookmark is probably European and has a makers hallmark with two letters both 'S'". It has 800 on the handle indicating that it is 800 silver. It also has a pencil inside the handle."

This is my least expensive bookmark. I paid only $3 for it. It is marked Sterling with no makers hallmark. It is probably of recent vintage.