Silver Bookmarks

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.

This bookmark was possibly made in Bermuda. It is marked PH Sterling on the back and the front is inscribed "Bermuda". It has an enamel and silver shield on the top. The date is 1910 - 1930.

This is an art nouveau bookmark made sometime between 1904 and 1914. The manufacturer is F.S. Gilbert, a small maker of silverware in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The bookmark is marked Sterling G.

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 statue of Napoleon. 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 Europe, possibly France. The top is a hand painted porcelain medallion with a couple in 18th century garb. It is a brass bookmark with a dore finish. The date is 1870 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in France. It is a French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl hand carved figural dog sitting up on a pedestal. The date is 1880 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in Birmingham, England in 1887. It is marked with the makers mark of JW (possibly Joseph Willmore), the standard marks for Birmingham and 1887 and also Rd No 84111. It is in the shape of an umbrella.

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.