Silver Bookmarks

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 is not that old. It's probably from the 1960's - 1970's. It is marked Tiffany and Co Sterling on the back. The front has a red enamel heart.

This bookmark was made in Japan between 1900 - 1910. It is a high relief figural of a snake wrapped around some flowers. It is unmarked.

This bookmark was made in Peru. It is marked Peru 925 FS. It is in the shape of an Indian woman. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked BH 830S and has both blades hand hammered. The top has a royal crest in enamel. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark is English made in Birmingham. It is marked WBLd and has the "d" date mark indicating it was made in 1903. It also has a registration number marked REG 403680. It is an art nouveau piece of a young woman sitting with her arm on her chin looking off into the distance.

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. The top of the bookmark is plique-a-jour with green and blue enamel. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark is hand made by an unknown artist. I haven't got a clue what it's shape is. It has a semi-precious green stone in the middle. It's stamped 925 on the back.