Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Birmingham, England in either 1902 or 1927 from the mark as shown above. It is in the shape of a thin trowel with a reddish agate handle.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked 925/1000 sterling. The top is a figure of a partial flower with some petals missing (on purpose). The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Germany. It is marked with hallmarks that look almost like English hallmarks but aren't. The top has two griffins holding a shield between them.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked with a hallmark, 925S and the letter N enclosed in a square. The top is a Norse ship with enameled sky and sea. Date is unknown.

This bookmark is made in Chile and is marked Chile on the back. It is not silver. It has two stones, one turquoise and the other a red stone. The date is unknown.

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 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 is an art nouveau bookmark made sometime between 1904 and 1914. The manufacturer is F.S. Gilbert, a small maker of silverware in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The bookmark is marked Sterling G.