Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is made in Hong Kong sometime in the 1930's or 1940's. It is in the shape of a woman on the top with two carved beads and a carved elephant at the end of the cord. It is made of either bone or ivory.

This bookmark was made in London, England in 1890. It is marked with the hallmarks and date letter for this place and date. This is a very large and heavy bookmark that was also used as a letter opener or page cutter. The top is a crest or sheild inscribed with some initials and 18 April 90.

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 is made in the US by Webster Co. It is marked sterling on the back. The top has a picture of a flower. The date is 1913 and was sold as a letter opener and as part of a novelty set.

This bookmark is American made and is only marked H-RCO Sterling. It has an enamel picture of a rose at the top. Date is probably early 1930's.

This bookmark was made in and unknown country, possibly somewhere in South America. It is marked on the back with what looks like a rubbed out 925 for sterling but it is not clear. The top is a detailed figural of a flying bird within a triangle. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in Holland. It is marked 830S. It is a figural woman in a dress carrying some flowers. The date is 1890 - 1900.

This bookmark is American by Tiffany and Co. It is marked Tiffany and Co. Makers Sterling and the date letter M. The top is a cutout flower design. The date is 1907 - 1947 (directorship of John C. Moore II)