Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Norway between 1920 - 1940. It is marked 830S and the letter H. The top is a picture of a Norse ship.

This bookmark was made in France circa 1900. It is made of brass or bronze and has a very ornate top part. The top blade has a figural cathedral and the word "Reims" inscribed under it.

This bookmark is made in Norway by David Andersen. It is marked with his hallmark and 925. The David Andersen mark is described by the firm as a hammer and tong design, with the hammer in the center. It came into use in 1888. Norwegian law requires the degree of fineness to be followed by the letter S for silver. David Andersen chose to incorporate the S into their punch. Often the S was crossed by a diagonal line. The top of the bookmark is plique-a-jour with green and blue enamel. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Bros. It is marked with the makers hallmark of an intertwined U and B surrounded by sterling 925 fine. It is an art nouveau shape with a yellow silk tassel. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is a William B. Kerr & Co. piece. It has the American Beauty hallmark, sterling and is stamped 1989. It is a high relief four leaf clover and was made around 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Sterling Top. The top is a blade of mother of pearl, which could be used as a page cutter. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It is marked with the makers hallmark and a signature of the artist who designed it. It is in the shape of a fancy heart. The date is 1980 - 1990.

This bookmark was made in England by HW Ltd. It is a figural sword or knife and has hallmarks for Birmingham. The date is 1912.