Silver Bookmarks

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, Mr. Micawber, from the Charles Dickens book. It is marked Sterling and the cross hallmark. Also inscribed on the back is "Mr. Micawber". Date is 1890 - 1936.

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 the US by the Webster Company between 1900 and 1910. It is marked Webster Company and the triangle hallmark and 925 Sterling. It is a small bookmark with the top blade having an art nouveau design.

This bookmark was made in Europe by an unknown manufacturer. The top is a high relief solid brass Imp, possibly the Lincolnshire Imp, and the blades are a white metal. The Imp is sitting cross legged with a big grin.

This bookmark was made in Mexico. It is marked Janna Sterling Mexico on the back. The top is a figural lion reading a book. The date is 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in the US by Watson Company. It is marked with two "$" signs with sterling inbetween. The top is the head of a bearded man.

This bookmark was made in Birmingham, England in 1909. It is marked A&LLd and the marks for Birmingham and the letter k for the date of 1909. It is in the shape of a trowel with an amber citrine stone in a thistle on the top.

This bookmark was made in the US by F.A. Hermann Co. It is marked sterling and has half of a hallmark on the top back. The top is an enamel pansy flower in purple and yellow.