Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in France. It is gold dorè and has an enamel upper blade with a cutout longer blade. Attached at the top by a small piece of leather is a medallion with an enamel bird and the inscription "Messagere du Printemps" (Messenger of the spring).

This bookmark was made in the US by William Kerr. It is unmarked because the blades have been replaced. The top is a figural lady head with flowing strands of hair. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Denmark by Georg Jensen. It is marked GI, 61, and Sterling Denmark. This is an old mark used before 1920. The bookmark is in the shape of a wreath with the center in the shape of a heart.

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, Sam Weller, the servant of Samuel Pickwick from the book The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. It is marked Sterling, the cross hallmark, 1863 and 2. Also inscribed on the back is "Sam Weller". Date is 1890 - 1936.

This bookmark is a Black Americana piece with the face of Sunny South. It is marked 925 on the back by an unknown manufacturer.

This bookmark was made in the US possibly by S. Kirk and Sons. It is a circle with the initials SK in the center as the middle blade. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Company. It is marked Sterling-A on the back of the top. The top part has art nouveau flowers. Date is 1913 and was sold as a letter opener and as part of a novelty set.

This bookmark was made in the US for Tiffany. It is marked Tiffany & Co. and Sterling. The top blade has an iteresting design and a silk tassel is attached to the top. The date is 1900 - 1920.