Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Peru probably in the 1970's. It is marked Peru 925 and some sort of hallmark. The top is a figural Llama with a saddle on it's back.

This bookmark is made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Solid Silver on the back. The top is a figural flower with a stem and a long red tassel. The date is 1920 - 1950.

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or "peeper" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass on the fleur de lis on top and brass blades. It was made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the "peep hole" you can see 6 photographs of different scenes. The center says "In Memory of Isle of Wight". The six photos are: "Ryde Pier", "The Green", "Osborne House", "Whippinghan Church", "SandDown Bay & Esplanade" and "West Cowes". It also says Made in France.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It was made in the 1960's. It is in the shape of a leaf. The hallmark on the back includes the word Maker implying that Tiffany made this one as opposed to having it made from another silversmith.

This bookmark is from France. It has tiny french hallmarks on the top loop and another mark on the back. The top blade is an art nouveau design of lily-of-the-valley flowers. The date is circa 1900.

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 is made in the US between 1900 and 1910. It is only marked sterling on the sword handle. The top blade is the sword blade and is finished in a gold wash. The bottom blade is much smaller and hidden behind the top. The manufacturer is unknown.

This bookmark is pewter and was made in the US in 1983. It is a cat licking his paw. The back is signed "CAT Karpita 1983 BBTC Pewter".