Silver Bookmarks

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 the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is very small and has an art nouveau design as the top blade.

This bookmark was made in the US as a souvenir for Plymouth Rock. It is made of brass in the shape of an Indian head. Under the head is a shield in enamel with a picture of Plymouth Rock. The date is 1940 - 1950.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the makers hallmark, sterling and the number 42 and a five pointed star as the date mark for 1888. The top blade consists of 7 pansy flowers. It is one of 33 bookmarks sold in the Autumn 1888 silver catalog.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and 14. This is one of the 33 bookmarks from the Autumn 1888 Gorham catalog. The handle and top blade have a array of flowers and leaves. The date is 1888.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. Marked only sterling on the back, it is in the shape of a knife with a rope and flower handle.

This bookmark was made in the US by Link, Angell and Weiss. It is marked Sterling and L W A in a linked chain. The top is a figural fleur-de-lis. The date is 1890 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham Corporation from Providence, Rhode Island. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and 48. It is one of 33 bookmarks from the Autumn 1888 silver catalog. The top depicts the head of a Roman citizen. The date is 1888.