Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Mexico. It is marked Hechoen Mexico, DF 925 GZH and the National symbol of the eagle with the number 90 inside. It is round with the center blade of a donkey.

This bookmark is made in Norway by David Andersen. It is marked with his hallmark and 925. The David Andersen mark is described by the firm as a hammer and tong design, with the hammer in the center. It came into use in 1888. Norwegian law requires the degree of fineness to be followed by the letter S for silver. David Andersen chose to incorporate the S into their punch. Often the S was crossed by a diagonal line. It has an enamel four leaf clover on top and the blade is finished in a gold wash.

This bookmark was made in Portugal by David Ferreira. It is marked with the makers name and two touch marks for Portugal. The top is a cast armorial of intricate detail with a crown on top.

This bookmark was probably made in Denmark. It is marked 830S and has Swedish import marks. The top has a green agate stone. The date is 1930 - 1940.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is silverplate over brass and depicts an art nouveau lady head with a bird and flowers. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made at the Gebruder Schmidt factory in Oberstein, Germany. Thank you to @Lsmayergal (The World of LS Mayer) on Instagram and Facebook for the identification and dating of this piece. It is unmarked gilded brass and has a cameo on top. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was manufactured in Sweden. It is marked with the Swedish state marks and 830S. It has a figural flower on top. The front blade is marked 12/24 1938, no doubt a Christmas present for someone.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. The top is a flowery Art Nouveau design with the top smaller blade in the shape of a leaf.