Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by H.H. Curtis, Inc. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, sterling and the number 700. The back in inscribed "Philopena". It is in the shape of a sword with a blue enamel grip and a fancy flowery hilt. It was once finished in a gold wash. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in England by SM&Co. It is a figural of a thistle on top. It is marked with the London city mark and the date letter "U" for the year 1895.

This bookmark was made in France. It has two French marks but they are too small to make out. It was probably made after 1940. The top of bookmark is a crown on top of a fancy shield.

This bookmark was made in Scotland. It is unmarked and is silver plate over brass. The top is a grouse claw gripping a rose quartz marble. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in England. It is made entirely of tortoise shell probably around 1900 - 1920. It is not marked.

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.

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 bust of Napoleon surrounded by a wreath. 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 the US by Whiting Mfg. Co. It is marked sterling and has the makers mark on the back. It is a "folded" bookmark and the top blade has an art nouveau design.