Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. The top has an art nouveau design. There is a small blade in back. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in Japan between 1890 - 1910. It is made of brass with a picture of a small bird on a branch of a tree in relief on the smaller blade and a bird in flight near a plant engraved on the longer blade. This one also has the original bead and tassel at the top. The dealer said she found this with a collection of Japanese page turners that she purchased. This looks like smaller versions of them.

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 the US by the Heintz Art Metal Shop. It is unmarked. The top is enamel paint over sterling. The bookmark is bronze with a florentine brown finish. The date is 1910 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling. The top is an art nouveau lady head

This bookmark was made in the US by Frank M. Whiting Co. It is marked Sterling and manufacturers hallmark. It is in the shape of a sword where the second blade is bolted on the back of the first. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It is marked Sterling Tiffany and Co. and is in the shape of an owl. It was probably made between 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark is in the shape of who knows what. It is marked REED & BARTON Sterling on the back. The date of this bookmark is unknown but it is probably 20 - 30 years old.