Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is from Norway. It is marked N.M. BESKYTTET 830S A N A (two horizontal A's) NORDLIE, ARNE EMANUEL 1908 - 1995 OSLO.NM stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern) Beskyttet (protected) started using after 1929. It is a very unusual piece. The smaller part clips onto a page where the connecting bar swings to let the longer part hang over the front or back cover of the book.

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 is American made possibly by F.S. Gilbert. It is marked Sterling and some hallmark which is not clear but it looks like the letter G. It is a picture of a gargoyle or an old man with a lot of art nouveau designs around his head. Date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling with a makers mark on the back. The top has a Roman warrior's head carved into the silver, a technique know as intaglio. The date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in Sweden. It is marked with the Swedish import mark and the letter S. The top is an art nouveau design and the bottom blades are hand hammered. The date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling on the back. The top is a floral sheath inscribed with the inital R. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or "peeper" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass on the fleur de lis on top and brass blades. It was made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the "peep hole" you can see 6 photographs of different scenes. The center says "In Memory of Isle of Wight". The six photos are: "Ryde Pier", "The Green", "Osborne House", "Whippinghan Church", "SandDown Bay & Esplanade" and "West Cowes". It also says Made in France.

This bookmark is a William B. Kerr & Co. piece. It has the American Beauty mark and is stamped 1094. It was made around 1900.