Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Italy between 1890 and 1910. It is all hand carved leather and is marked "Made in Italy" on the back. The round medallion on the bottom is a winged lion holding a book which says "PAX TIBI MAR CE" and "EVA NGE ESTA MEUS".

This bookmark was made Birmingham, England. It is marked with English hallmarks for Birmingham and the year 1890. It is in the shape of a trowel where the handle contains two small agate or coral stones.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Alvin Corporation in 1896. It is marked with an older Alvin hallmark and the word sterling. Also on the back is inscribed "Edna '96". The top has the word "Easter" across a cross.

This bookmark is made in London, England. The maker is JD and the hallmarks date this piece to 1897. The top is a figural tall sailing ship with three masts. The date is 1897.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling. It is a multi-page bookmark with three charms attached to ribbons. The charms are a cross, an anchor and a heart representing faith, hope and charity. The top is a piece of silver with the letters "i h s". This bookmark was sold in the 1901 Daniel Low & Co. Silver Catalog. The date is 1900 - 1910.

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 design. This bookmark was sold from the 1904 Unger Bros. catalog.

This bookmark was made in the US and is a celluloid advertisement for the Penna. State Convention. It is probably more of a hang tag than a bookmark. It has a picture of green leaves on the top and a faded gray rose as the background. The date is 1894.

This bookmark was made in Coventry, England by Thomas Stevens. It is a woven silk bookmark commonly called a Stevengraph. This one is a tribute to a father. The back bottom is marked T. Stevens Coventry. The date is 1860 - 1890.