Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is from Peru. It is marked RI 8314 925. The date is unknown. It looks like a two headed turtle with wings and a shield.

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 The Metcalf Co. Also inscribed on the back is "Sam Weller". Date is 1890 - 1936.

This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly France. The top is a hand painted porcelain medallion with a couple in 18th century garb. It is a brass bookmark with a dore finish. The date is 1870 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in Europe. It is marked 935 and has an unidentified hallmark. It is has celluloid (french ivory) blades and a silver and enamel shield on top. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Peru. It is marked 925 with the top of the bookmark showing a llama. The date is unknown.

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.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only Sterling on the back. The top blade has a figure of a Scottie dog. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in a Scandinavian country and imported into Sweden. It is marked 830S and has the Swedish import marks. The top is a little girl carrying an umbrella. The date is 1950 - 1970.