Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by J.F. Fradley. It is marked on the back with sterling, the manufacturers hallmark of a cross, the numbers 1864 and 18, and Viola. This is a figure of the Shakespeare character Viola from the play "Twelfth Night." The date is 1890 - 1936.

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 is American made and is marked Sterling. The top is in the shape of an art nouveau womans head. It was manufactured in the early 1900's.

This bookmark was made in China. It is made of tin and enamel paint and is red with a Chinese symbol on the top. Written underneath the symbol is "Good Luck". The date is 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in the US by Inman. It is only marked Sterling but other bookmarks in this collection have the identical shape and those are marked. The top is a figural of Monticello, the home of President Jefferson. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Frank Whitting. It is marked only sterling. The top has some flowers on it. The date is 1930 - 1940.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer and sold in the 1888 catalog of the Horton, Gilmore, McWilliams & Company. It is silver plate over brass and shows a hand with crossed fingers on the top.

This bookmark was made in France. It is gold dorè and has an enamel upper blade with a cutout longer blade. Attached at the top by a small piece of leather is a medallion with an enamel bird and the inscription "Messagere du Printemps" (Messenger of the spring).