Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is silver plated brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a wreath. Underneath there is an eagle. The Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France was originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV and now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Alvin Corporation in 1896. It is marked with an older Alvin hallmark and the word sterling. Also on the back is inscribed "Edna '96". The top has the word "Easter" and has a picture of flowers and a chick hatching out of an Easter egg.

This bookmark is American made. It is marked Lunt Sterling and the number 17. Date unknown.

This bookmark was made in Birmingham England. It has the hallmarks for sterling and the year 1896. It is in the shape of a knife with a handle that looks like a flower.

This bookmark was made in Peru. It is marked Peru 925 FS. It is in the shape of an Indian woman. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made possibly in Germany. The top is a man carrying a bushel of wheat, standing on the word AUG. It is also marked 1937.

This bookmark is made in Peru. It is stamped 925 on the back. It is an Incan or Mayan god. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in France around 1900 - 1910. It is unmarked but was tested to be sterling. The top blade has a picture of Iris flowers.