Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of wood and has a hand carved owl at the top. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It is marked Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling ©. It is a world map in an oval shape. The date is 1980 - 1990

This bookmark was made in Italy between 1890 and 1910. It is all hand carved leather and is marked "Made in Italy" on the back. The round medallion on the bottom is a winged lion holding a book which says "PAX TIBI MAR CE" and "EVA NGE ESTA MEUS".

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham Mfg. Co. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, 1495M and an anchor as the date mark for 1887. The top is lyre surrounded by olive leaves.

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 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. It has an enamel four leaf clover on top and the blade is finished in a gold wash.

This bookmark was made in France. It is marked with French hallmarks and 800 for 800 fine silver. The top blade is ivory and the bottom which is behind the top is silver. On top of the ivory blade is a three dimensional figural of a goat head. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked Gorham Sterling 71. It is a corner page marker with a cut out design. Date is possibly 1971.