Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Holland. It has Dutch hallmarks indicating a date before 1953 and a manufacturers mark of HH. The top is a lion resting on a shield which says Lowendenkma Luzern.

This bookmark was made in France around 1920 - 1930. It is silver plate over brass and is unmarked. It has a figure of the Eiffel Tower on the top and says Tour Eiffel Paris.

This bookmark was made in China around 1900 - 1910. It is unmarked but was tested to be sterling. The top blade has an old Chinese man decorated with enamel.

This bookmark was made in the US between 1870 - 1900. It is a very large bookmark with a figural hand as the top blade. It was most likely used as a letter opener. It is made of brass with some remnants of silver plating.

This bookmark was made in France circa 1900. It is made of brass or bronze and has a very ornate top part. The top blade has a figural cathedral and the word "Reims" inscribed under it.

This bookmark is made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back and is in the shape of a fancy cross with light blue enamel. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in England. It is hallmarked for Birmingham. The top is a figural rooster. The date is 1927.

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.