Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in England in 1936. It was made by Asprey of London for export to the US for Abercrombie and Fitch Co. It is a page holder type of bookmark where the base is cliped over the cover or back of the book and the arm holds the particular page open. The interesting thing to note about this bookmark is that even though the manufacturer is in London, it has a Birmingham city mark.

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 is American made by Foster & Bailey. It is marked F&B Sterling and is in the shape of a sword. It was manufactured circa 1900.

This bookmark is made in the US by F.A. Hermann Co. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and is also marked Sterling. The front is enamel with a picture of fruit and flowers.

This bookmark was made in the US. It is marked Sterling and the manufacturer mark is very warn. It possibly says JC&S. It is a thistle with a purple stone on top. Date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Norway and is marked 925 S Made in Norway Sterling. The top part of this bookmark is in the shape of a Norse Ship. It was probably manufactured before 1920.

This bookmark was made in France. The top is a high relief bust of Napoleon as designed by the famous French artist E. Seurre. The top blade has a 5 pointed star and next to it is inscribed Malmaison which is the house that Napoleon's wife, Josephine purchased in 1799 and where he governed the country. It is now a museum and this is possibly a souvenir from there.

This bookmark was made in the US. It is unmarked with a sterling silver top and silver plate over brass blades. It is an art nouveau piece dated between 1900 - 1920. The maker is unknown.