Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made possibly made in France or Portugal. It has two small hallmarks. The top is an enamel design of a three shields. The number 1140 also appears above the lower left shield. The date is 1950 - 1970.

This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly Spain. It is marked 800 on the back, indicating the purity of the silver. 925 is sterling. The bookmark was once finished in a gold wash which has since worn off. The top has a 4 color enamel Egyptian motif design. The date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in Norway by David Andersen. It is marked sterling on the back. The top has a yellow enamel bucking bull on a green enamel background. The date is 1960 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with a worn hallmark, Sterling and 451. The top is an art nouveau shield. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in Scotland. It is made of brass with a moss agate on the top.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Sterling on the blade of the sword. It is mother of pearl in the shape of a ribbon and the top blade is a sword. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in Birmingham, England. It is marked with the the date mark of 1901 and the hallmarks for Birmingham. It is in the shape of a trowel with flowers on the inner blade and flowers and scrollwork along the handle.

This silver and enamel Egyptian Revival bookmark was made in Europe in the 1920s. It is a hollow repousse relief depicting a pharoh's head with two ankhs and stylized flowers. The piece is finished in a gilt wash over. It is marked 800 on the back and likely dates to the time when the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb inspired a new Egyptian Revival in design. The enamelled pharoah's head is set on a hinge, so it can be clipped over a page to help secure itself.