Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Sweden in 1932. It is marked CGH, other Swiss marks and the year mark F8. The top has a blue enamel shield with three crowns within and is topped by a more ornate crown. The middle blade is inscribed "J.P. 8/4 1935".

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 was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of brass and has some glass beads. It is in the shape of a flower with brass petals and glass beads in the center.

This bookmark was made in the US between 1910 - 1920. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark for "Old Gold" cigarettes. It has a photo of a woman sitting in a chair with her legs crossed and a cigarette in her hand. The advertisement says "In a Class by themselves. Not a cough in a carload."

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. It is a small piece with an art nouveau design of a cherub as the top blade. The date is 1900 - 1910.

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 is American made sometime before 1921. The manufacturer is Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co. It is marked with Sterling and a hallmark. The top of the bookmark depicts the Bard himself.

This bookmark was made in Mexico. It is marked Alpaca Mexico and is not silver. The center blade is a right hand with a ring. Date is unknown.