Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Israel by an unknown manufacturer. It is unmarked except for the printed inscription on middle blade marked Jerusalem. The top is an ornate design with a red glass jewel.

This bookmark was made in the US by J.F. Fradley. It is marked on the back with sterling, the manufacturers hallmark of a cross, the numbers 1863 and 41, and Little Jenny. This is a figure of the Dickens character Jenny Wren from the book "Our Mutual Friend." The date is 1890 - 1936.

This bookmark is made of green celluloid and sterling silver. It is marked sterling silver and has a Patent number 212101. It was patented on March 2, 1923 by A. J. Smith of Variety Works, Fredrick Street, Birmingham, England. The top is a silver and enamel lion with the words Wembley - 1925.

This bookmark was possibly made in Bermuda. It is marked PH Sterling on the back and the front is inscribed "Bermuda". It has an enamel and silver shield on the top. The date is 1910 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Coventry, England by Thomas Stevens in 1876 and is known as a Stevengraph. It was made for the Centenial celebration for the US. It is made of woven silk on a Jacquard loom and has a picture of George Washington. It says, "The first in peace, the first in war, the first in the hearts of his countrymen." The back is marked T Stevens Coventry England.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of mother-of-pearl and silver and had a red silk tassel on top. There is a photo of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. on the blade. It was most likely used as a letter opener as well.

This bookmark was made in the US by F.A. Hermann Co. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and Sterling. It has a beautiful pink enamel piece on top. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark European probably from Holland or Norway. It is marked 830S and the manufacturers mark JKD. The front is inscribed 'Solavvs Mr. Rex Norvegie'". The date of manufacture is unknown."