Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in France between 1900 - 1910. It is a replica of Joan of Arc's sword with a very ornate handle and a round medalion on the smaller blade (magnified above). The medalion is a bust of Joan of Arc, the dates 1412 and 1431 and the word "Jenarre". The bookmark is silver plate over brass.

This bookmark is Canadian, made by J. Cornelius. It is marked J. Cornelius Sterling. On the front, the top has a shield with a bird and the word Halifax scribed under it. The small blade is a wide leaf. Date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by H.H. Curtis, Inc. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, sterling and the number 700. The back in inscribed "Philopena". It is in the shape of a sword with a blue enamel grip and a fancy flowery hilt. It was once finished in a gold wash. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the makers hallmark, sterling and the number 7. The bookmark is in the shape of a paddle with the top blade made of shells, a starfish and a crab. It is one of 33 bookmarks sold in the Autumn 1888 silver catalog.

This bookmark was made in the US by J. F. Fradley & Co., a small New York silver manufacturer in business from 1870 - 1936. It is in the shape of a man sweeping a broom. It is marked Sterling 1863 and 37. Also inscribed on the back is 'Poor Jo'". Date is 1890 - 1936."

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked with a hallmark and 830S. The top is a bust of of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Bjørnson (1832-1910) was a famous Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903. The bookmark is from 1932 and was made in connection with celebration of Bjørnson`s 100 year anniversary of his birth. On the front is the first part of Norway`s national anthem; “JA VI ELSKER DETTE LANDET”

This bookmark is American made possibly by F.S. Gilbert. It is marked Sterling and some hallmark which is not clear but it looks like the letter G. It is a picture of a gargoyle or an old man with a lot of art nouveau designs around his head. Date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Sterling 925/1000 on the back. It is an art nouveau flower design. The date is 1900 - 1910.