Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Co. It is marked only sterling. It is a figural of the Easter Bunny popping out of an Easter egg. This was made in 1913 and was sold as a letter opener.

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 bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or "peeper" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass on the fleur de lis on top and brass blades. It was made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the "peep hole" you can see 6 photographs of different scenes. The center says "In Memory of Isle of Wight". The six photos are: "Ryde Pier", "The Green", "Osborne House", "Whippinghan Church", "SandDown Bay & Esplanade" and "West Cowes". It also says Made in France.

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Company. It is only marked Sterling and the top and is in the shape of something art nouveau. It was made in 1913 and was sold as a letter opener and as part of a novelty set.

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 was made in England between 1900 - 1910. It is made of silver plate over brass. The top is the Canterbury Cross and is marked as such on the back.

This bookmark was made in Birmingham England. It has the hallmarks for 1897 and a manufacturer of B&F. The top is a highly detailed relief bearded man in long robes.

This bookmark was made in Japan between 1900 - 1910. It is a high relief figural of a snake wrapped around some flowers. It is unmarked.