Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and Sterling. It is in the shape of a knife with hand chasing all over. It was also used as a letter opener. The date is 1875 - 1890.

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Co. It is marked sterling and the hallmark for Webster. The top is a figural flower and this was sold as a letter opener in the 1913 Webster catalog.

This bookmark was made in Holland by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with HF 830S. The top of the bookmark is a crown and the blades are hand hammered. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was imported into Sweden. It has the Swedish import marks (three crowns and the letter S). It is also marked 830S. The top is an owl sitting on a branch. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in either Denmark or another Scandinavian country. It is marked 925 and the letter H within a circle. The top is a sword and a sledge hammer with red, white and blue enamel stripes representing the Norwegian flag. The edges of the larger blade have the following saying. "Jeg vil verge mitt land" and "Jeg vil bygge mit land". Date is unknown.

This bookmark was possibly made in India or China. It is made of bone or ivory and shows a donkey pulling a wagon on the top. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in a Scandinavian country between 1920 - 1930. It is marked only 900 for 900 fine silver. The top is a circle with a figural flower within it.

This bookmark was made in either Scotland or the US in the 1950's. It is made of chrome or silver plate in the shape of a trowel with a goldstone handle. Goldstone was very popular in the 1950's.