Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Scotland by an unknown manufacturer. It is unmarked and is made of silver plate over brass. It is in the shape of a hand holding an agate marble. The date is probably 1910 - 1920.

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 statue of Napoleon. 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 either France or England. It is made of mother of pearl and is in the shape of a shrimp.

This bookmark was made in Europe. It is marked sterling silver and is made of celluloid or bakelite. The top has an enamel shield that says Jersey at the top. The date is 1910 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in the US by F.A. Hermann Co. It has a hallmark on the back along with the word sterling. The top and the inner blade are finished in blue enamel. The date is 1900 - 1910.

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 two piece bookmark has an engraved charm marked on the front E.G. L. from F.H.P., and on the back XMAS '94. A white satin ribbon is attached to both parts. The blade is a gold color metal with ornate scroll work and a diamond etched finish.

This bookmark was imported into Sweden. It has the Swedish import marks (three crowns and the letter S). It is also marked 830S. The top is an owl sitting on a branch. The date is 1920 - 1930.