Silver Bookmarks

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 was made in the US as a souvenir for British Guiana. It is marked sterling on the back. The top has an enamel picture of a tall sailing ship and "British Guiana". The date is 1950 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Whitehead and Hoag Co. of Newark NJ. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark with acarnation flower on top and advertising Jones Piano Co in Des Moines, Iowa. The back dates this piece at August 1, 1912 as a gift.

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or 'peeper'" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass and made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the '"peep hole'" you can see 6 photographs of different buildings. The center says '"In Memory of Grange'". The six photos are: '"The Station'", '"Cartmel Church'", '"Grange from the Station'", '"Grange from YEWBARROWCRAG'", '"St. Paul''s Church'" and '"Grange Hotel'". It also says Made in France. There is some lettering in the center that is too small to read but I think is says Dublin. The handle of the bookmark pulls apart and a mechanical pencil is inside."

This bookmark is American made by Link and Angell circa 1900 - 1910. It has the makers hallmark and the word Sterling on the back. It has a fleur-de-lis shape on the top.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked BH 830S and has both blades hand hammered. The top has a royal crest in enamel. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. It is in the shape of a sword. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark is American made by an unknown manufacturer. It is only marked Sterling and is finished in a gold wash. The top of the bookmark is a picture of a West Highland Terrier in enamel. Date is 1900 - 1920.