Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is only marked Sterling. It is American made from the turn of the century (according to the dealer).

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the Gorham hallmark and Sterling and 53. The top is a blooming flower in a container. The very top has a shell motif. This is from the Autumn 1888 Gorham catalog where they sold 33 different bookmarks. The year mark on this particular piece is a rooster indicating 1890.

This bookmark was made in Sweden by a manufacturer whose hallmark is ALM. It is marked with Swedish hallmarks that include the state mark, city mark and the date mark. It is in the shape of a cross with symbols for faith, hope and charity. The date is 1937.

This bookmark was made in Canada between 1940 - 1960. It is marked Sterling on the back and has an enamel maple leaf in mulitple colors on the top. The top blade is inscribed Victoria.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Sterling Front meaning that only the top part is silver. It depicts an art nouveau lady blowing wind with a flower in her hair. The blade is inscribed "Jennie Apr 3 '07"

This Swedish enamel & brass bookmark has the appearance of being handpainted. It Shows architecture in Goteborg. It also has the word Import stamped on the back.

This bookmark was made in London, England and is marked with the standard London marks. The date mark is the letter R indicating 1991. It has the letters DJ above the standard marks.

This bookmark is made in Japan between 1890 - 1910. It is made of brass with a picture of a man holding a staff with a monkey on his back in relief on the smaller blade and an engraved flower on the larger blade. This is similar to number 164. The dealer said she found this with a collection of Japanese page turners that she purchased. This looks like smaller versions of them.