Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Hayden Mfg. Co. between 1893 and 1909. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and sterling. The top is a sun symbol with the words "Easter Greeting".

This bookmark is from Norway. It is marked HF 830S. The date is probably 1950 - 1960. the top of the bookmark is a fat man, probably a cartoon character or character from a childrens book.

This bookmark is made in the US by the Housatonic Valley Workshop. It is made of brass and is one in a series of Weathervane Bookmarks made in the 1990's.

This bookmark was made in China around 1900 - 1910. It is unmarked but was tested to be sterling. The top blade has an old Chinese man decorated with enamel.

This bookmark was made in France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is silver plated brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a wreath. Underneath there is an eagle. The Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France was originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV and now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in a European country probably for sale in England. It is marked Sterling Silver Prov Patent. The blades are faux tortoise shell made of Casein and are held by a silver band at the top. Attached to this band is a chain and a small silver acorn. The date is 1910 - 1920.

This bookmark is made of wood in Scotland anywhere from 1880 - 1920. It is Tartanware with the Prince Charlie label. It is in the shape of a men's tie.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the Gorham hallmark, Sterling, a date mark and number 59. It is in the shape of two leaves and two berries. This is from the Autumn 1888 Gorham catalog where they sold 33 different bookmarks.