Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. It is in the shape of a sword. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Japan by an unknown manufacturer at the turn of the 20th century. It is silver plate over brass and has a high relief picture of birds.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is unmarked and is made of carved ivory. It is a figural of leaves. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Norway of celluloid and silver. The top blade has a silver oval with a picture of a Nordland boat (or Norwegian: Nordlandsbåt). This is a type of fishing boat that has been used for centuries in northern counties of Nordland, Troms and Finmark of Norway and derives its name from Nordland county where it has a long history. It is sailing with birds flying, some clouds and sun rays. It is marked 830S NH. NH stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern). The blades are ivory colored celluloid.

This bookmark is made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd. They are well known silversmiths in Birmingham and they made many different bookmarks as well as lots of other small pieces of silver ware such as pin cushions, stamp cases etc. The date mark is 'y'" indicating the year of manufacture as 1923."

This bookmark was made in the US by J.T. Inman & Co. It is marked Inman Sterling and was made circa 1970 - 1980. It has a horse head on the top with a blue tassel.

This bookmark was made in Sweden in 1952. It is marked NJ and B9 indicating 1952. It also has the Swedish import marks. The top is a figural flower of a rose.

This bookmark was made in Austrailia. It is marked 925 STo. The top is a figural flag of Austrailia. The date is unknown.