Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by E.H.H. Smith Silver Co. It is marked Sterling with the manufacturers mark. The bookmark is a figural of an African American boy with a derby hat. The back is a scene with mountains and trees an it says Ashville, NC. The date is 1904 - 1920.

This bookmark was made either in the US by either Royal Silver Manufacturing Co. or Royal Silverware Co. or in Venezuela. It is marked Royal-D and was made between 1900 and 1920. The top is a bust of Simon Bolivar. It is also marked Venezuela.

This bookmark is made by Adie & Lovekin Ltd. They are well known silversmiths in Birmingham and they made many different bookmarks as well as lots of other small pieces of silver ware such as pin cushions, stamp cases etc. The date mark is 'y'" indicating the year of manufacture as 1923."

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 is not silver but of some unknown metal. It has a starstone sphere held by four claws. It is an art nouveau piece made between 1900 - 1920 probably in the United States.

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. It has an enamel four leaf clover on top and the blade is finished in a gold wash.

This bookmark depicts a snake entwined in a viney flowery design. It is made of silver and is marked sterling on the back.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked 830S with an H hallmark. The top is a figural flower with blue enamel petals and a white enamel center. The date is 1920 - 1930.