Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by the Westminster Press of Philadelphia, PA. It is a celluloid bookmark with the star spangled banner printed on the front. The top is in the shape of a shield with a US flag and a ribbon on top with "E. Pluribus Unum." The date is 1905 - 1915.

This bookmark was made in Israel by an unknown manufacturer. It is unmarked except for the printed inscription on middle blade marked Jerusalem. The top is an ornate design with a red glass jewel.

This bookmark was made in the US by Henry Haskell manufacturer. It is marked Sterling and has a manufacturers hallmark with the letters HNY. It is in the shape of a knife where the top folds over to create the top blade. It is very similar to 208. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Shreve, Crump & Low Co. between 1888 - 1900. It is marked S.C.& L. Co., Sterling and 1. It has art nouveau flowers on the front and middle blade.

This bookmark was made in Sweden. It is marked with the Swedish hallmarks and X8, the date mark, GVH the manufacturers mark and a tulip which is probably a city mark. The top has a picture of a sailing ship. The date is 1948.

This bookmark was made in France. The top has a medallion with the head of Joan D'Arc. It is held up by two fleur-de-lis'. The top blade also has a fleur-de-lis.

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 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.