Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is completely unmarked. It is probably from Mexico or Guatemala. Date is unknown.

This bookmark is some sort of plastic either celluloid or bakelite. It has a parrot on top and a flower in the middle. The dealer said it came from Wisconsin in the 1940's.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling. The top a fancy art nouveau design, almost a filigree. It has a yellow silk tassel. The date is 1900 - 1910.

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 is made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is stamped (on the front) with the word sterling. Also on the front is the Lord's prayer in relief letters on the inner blade. It is very thin and was probably made 1960 - 1970.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of brass and enamel paint and was made for the British War Relief Society between 1940 - 1950. The center blade is a shield with a lion and the words "Dieu Et Mon Droit".

This bookmark was made in the US between 1930 and 1940. It is a celluloid piece with two parrots sitting on branches at the top. The center blade has a red flower in the middle.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked Marshall Field's and Gorham on the back. It is a corner bookmark, with a picture of the top of a grandfather clock showing a time of five minutes to three. This was made for the Marshall Field's department store in the late 60's early 70's.