Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Birmingham, England. It is marked with the hallmarks for that city and the date mark for 1923. It is in the shape of a trowel with multi-colored agates.

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 is American made sometime between 1900 - 1920. It is an art nouveau piece marked only Sterling on the back.This bookmark has a spring tension clip as it's method of attaching to a page. It is similar to bookmark number 113 from my collection. Manufacturer is unknown.

This bookmark was made in Finland. It is marked for the year 1957 and 813H indicating a silver content of .830. The top is an enamel coat of arms for the town and former municipality of Ekenäs which has merged with Pohja and Karis to form the new municipality of Raseborg on January 1, 2009.

This bookmark is of unknown origin. It has an unknown hallmark on the back. The top is a detailed figural woman holding a basket on her head. The date is 1920 - 1950.

This bookmark was made in Portugal by an unknown manufacturer. The top has a crown and shield. The date is 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in the US by W.H. Saart Co. It is marked Sterling Front and the manufacturers hallmark. The top is an art nouveau lady head and the date is 1900 - 1910.

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.