Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling on the front. The top is an art nouveau design of a lily pod and flower. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark has a design of two doves crossing each other within a round frame. It is marked Sterling "by Duchin" on the back. The date of this bookmark is unknown.

This bookmark is made in Japan between 1890 - 1910. It is made of brass with a picture of a small bird on a branch of a tree in relief on the smaller blade and a bird in flight near a plant engraved on the longer blade. This one also has the original bead and tassel at the top. The dealer said she found this with a collection of Japanese page turners that she purchased. This looks like smaller versions of them.

This bookmark is from Galicia in north west Spain. It is marked MALDE with two hallmarks for the manufacturer that still exists in La Corua. It is a representation of the cross of Santiago (St. James). The scallop shell in the center of the cross is associated with the pilgrims that visit the St. James's shrine in Santiago de Compostela. The date is unknown.

This two piece bookmark has an engraved charm marked on the front E.G. L. from F.H.P., and on the back XMAS '94. A white satin ribbon is attached to both parts. The blade is a gold color metal with ornate scroll work and a diamond etched finish.

This is a woven silk bookmark made in Great Britain by Halon Gifts, Chester England. It is was made for the Bookmark Society in 2001. The package it came in says "Over 3000 Silk Threads Have Been Intricately Woven To Create This Charming Silk Bookmark Reminiscent Of Those First Produced In Victorian Times."

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany & Co. It is marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling. The date could be early 1900's from the mark but that's just a guess. The top is in the shape of a maple leaf. It's interesting because it is asymetrical.

This bookmark is American made by the Inman Company. It is marked Inman Sterling. The date of manufacture is unknown.