Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Glasgow, Scotland in 1920. It is marked with the hallmarks for this time and place and W.W.C for the manufacturer. It has a figural elephant on top balancing on two feet.

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 was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling front. The top two overlapping flowers. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in France. It is brass, has Chaumont inscribed on the top blade and has a dog and crown on the top.

This bookmark was made in China. It is marked with two hallmarks, one of which is a Chinese character. It is in the shape of a trowel with bamboo leaves inscribed on the blade and the bamboo stalk as the handle. The date is 1900 - 1910

This bookmark is made in the US by Lenore Doskow. It marked sterling with the makers hallmark. It is in the form of a pan and egg beater attached with a 15 inch chain. This would be used in a cookbook. The date is 1945 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in Japan, is unmarked and made of copper and brass. The top blade is copper and depicts a fish with rats running on and around it. The bottom blade is brass. The top has it's original tassel with a small blue bead. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Scotland. It is made of brass and has an agate handle. It is in the shape of a trowel, a possible Masonic piece. The date is 1920 - 1930.