Silver Bookmarks

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 Birmingham, England in 1913 for the Scottish market. It has a blue green tartan ribbon with a thistle and a purple stone at the end. It is marked A&L Ltd and the English hallmarks. The other side is marked "Edinburgh".

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 an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling. It is a figural of rabbit running behind a flower. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Europe. It is made of brass and enamel and has a blue ribbon between the two pieces. The shape is a daisy flower.

This bookmark was made in the US by Newburyport Silver Co. It is marked with the manufacturers mark, sterling and the number 2399. The top of the bookmark is a magnifying glass. The date is 1905 - 1914.

This bookmark was made in Helsinki, Finland by Karl A Lind. It is marked with many hallmarks, each with a different meaning. The 813H means it is .830 silver and the A6 is a date mark for 1930. The top is an enamel oval with a picture of the Finnish flag. It has a light blue silk tassel.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Brothers. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark of the intertwined U and B. The top is an art deco design and the front is inscribed Anna 1911.