Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is American made by The Gorham Corporation. It is marked Gorham Sterling . It is a corner bookmark made for a jewelry store probably in Texas. The top is a seal of Texas with a 5 pointed star surrounded by a wreath surrounded by the words "The State of Texas".

This bookmark is made in England. It is shaped like a trowel and has a Jet handle. The blade has a flowery design. There are no hallmarks.

This bookmark was made in the US by Shiebler. It is marked with the Shiebler hallmark, sterling and 39x. The top is some funky design in a different metal, possibly gold. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Holland as a souvenir for Hearst Castle. It is marked only Holland on the back and is therefore not silver. It is possibly silver plate. The Top is a picture of Hearst Castle. Date is 1930 - 1950.

This bookmark was made in Norway of celluloid and silver. The top blade has a silver oval with a picture of a Nordland boat (or Norwegian: Nordlandsbåt). This is a type of fishing boat that has been used for centuries in northern counties of Nordland, Troms and Finmark of Norway and derives its name from Nordland county where it has a long history. It is sailing with birds flying, some clouds and sun rays. It is marked 830S NH. NH stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern). The blades are ivory colored celluloid.

This bookmark was made in London by Asprey. It is a very unusual piece that is made with a clip and a spring. It clips over the front or back book board and the arm keeps the page open. It is marked Pat. No. 257529 in the center of the clip. On the bottom of the clip is the manufacturers mark A & Co., Ltd., the lion and the mark for London and the date mark C indicating the year 1938. In the lower right hand corner is marked Asprey London. The arm has the lion and the mark for London and the words "Made in England".

This bookmark was probably produced in France. It is made of mother-of-pearl and gold plate over pot metal. It has two sided coin of women heads held up by an iris flower. The blades are light and dark MOP. The date is 1880 - 1900.

This bookmark is probably European. The top is a faux deer hoof and the blades are celluloid. The date is unknown.