Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in France between 1900 - 1910. It is made of brass or bronze with a red tassel. The top is a figure of a strawberry with it's flower and leaves.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Brothers between 1904 and 1914. It is marked with the interlaced U and B hallmark and Sterling 925 Fine. The top is a peacock whose legs form the top blade.

This bookmark was made in England. It is marked C&N Silver. The top is a three dimensional figural owl. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in Germany. It is marked with hallmarks that look almost like English hallmarks but aren't. The top has two griffins holding a shield between them.

This bookmark was made in Japan. It is brass and has a high relief pictures of a butterfly and flowers. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by J. F. Fradley & Co., a small New York silver manufacturer in business from 1870 - 1936. It is in the shape of a man sweeping a broom. It is marked Sterling 1863 and 37. Also inscribed on the back is 'Poor Jo'". Date is 1890 - 1936."

This bookmark is from Norway. It is marked N.M. BESKYTTET 830S A N A (two horizontal A's) NORDLIE, ARNE EMANUEL 1908 - 1995 OSLO.NM stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern) Beskyttet (protected) started using after 1929. It is a very unusual piece. The smaller part clips onto a page where the connecting bar swings to let the longer part hang over the front or back cover of the book.

This bookmark was made in England or Scotland circa 1900. The top is in the shape of a serpent with it's mouth open and it's tongue sticking out. The eyes are made of real rubies and the rest is brass.