Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. It is in the shape of a sword. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Sweden or possibly France. It has a celluloid long blade and a silver plate and enamel short blade. The ename has the flag of Sweden. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is probably American. It is only marked Sterling on the back of the seahorse and on the stem. The manufacturer and the date are unknown.

This bookmark is from Oslo, Norway by Norsk Filigransfabrikk. It is marked with a makers hallmark and stamped 925. It is finished in a gold wash and has a translucent stained glass like design at the top called plique-a-jour. The dealer said it was made circa 1890 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in France circa 1840 - 1850. It is hand carved and made of solid mother of pearl. The top is a bird head with a large beak and feathers underneath it.

This bookmark is made in London, England. The manufacturer's mark is S.M. & Co. for Sampson Mordan & Co. The top is a magnifying glass and has a place for a tiny book (which unfortunately is missing). The date is 1894.

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 made in Birmingham, England in 1900. It is marked with the Birmingham marks and the letter "a" for the year 1900. It is in the shape of a trowel with a fancy victorian handle.