Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling. The top is a shield with the letters ihs. The date is 1900 - 1904.

This bookmark was made in Europe and was imported to London in 1979. The hallmarks are AB, the 1975 and greater London import mark and the date letter E for 1979. It is a long and thin piece with a fancy motif on the top.

This bookmark English made. It has a manufacturers mark of AN and a date mark of V. It is also marked 925. It is from 1995.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is unmarked and I believe it is silver plate. The top is the head of man which is surrounded by the words "Bjornstjerne Bjornson". The middle blade is scribed Norge. The date is 1920 - 1930.

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 is made in the US by the Metallugic Art Co. in Baltimore, Maryland. It was made between 1896 - 1901. It is marked with the manufacturers mark and Sterling. The top part is a small cherub.

This bookmark has the manufacturers hallmark and then the word Sterling both on the back. The manufacturer is Frank M. Whiting & Co. It was made somewhere between 1896 and 1940. It is a solid bookmark.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Bros. It is hallmarked with the manufacturers mark of an intertwined U and B. The top is a rose flower just starting to bloom. To see the catalog page select "Catalog Unger Bros 1904" from the Books, Catalogs and Patents dropdown menu.