Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Bros. It is marked with the makers hallmark and Sterling 925 Fine. It is an art nouveau flower wreath design. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This brass bookmark has a medallion with a Billiken in the center. According to Wikipedia, the Billiken was a charm doll created by an American art teacher and illustrator, Ms. Florence Pretz of Kansas City, Missouri, who is said to have seen the mysterious figure in a dream. In 1908 she patented the Billiken who was elf-like with pointed ears, a mischievous smile, and a tuft a hair on his pointed head. His arms were short and he was generally sitting with his legs stretched out in front of him.

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 Europe, possibly France. The top is a hand painted porcelain medallion with a couple in 18th century garb. It is a brass bookmark with a dore finish. The date is 1870 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Company. It is only marked Sterling and the top and is in the shape of something art nouveau. It was made in 1913 and was sold as a letter opener and as part of a novelty set.

This bookmark was made in China. It is unmarked and is made of brass and cloisonne enamel. The top is a picture of a deer jumping over a tree branch.

This bookmark is a mosaic piece made of brass. It is manufactured in Italy between 1910 - 1940.

This bookmark was made in Japan. It is brass and has a detailed relief of flowers on the top as well as a silk tassel. There is only one blade so it was probably used as a paper knife as well. The date is 1900 - 1910.