Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or "peeper" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass on the fleur de lis on top and brass blades. It was made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the "peep hole" you can see 6 photographs of different scenes. The center says "In Memory of Isle of Wight". The six photos are: "Ryde Pier", "The Green", "Osborne House", "Whippinghan Church", "SandDown Bay & Esplanade" and "West Cowes". It also says Made in France.

This bookmark was made in Canada by Breadner Co. Ltd. It is marked Sterling B.M. Co. on the back. The top is a round white enamel piece with a multicolored maple leaf and "Canada" underneath it. The middle blade is inscribed "Fort Frances". The date is 1940 - 1945.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. This was a Christmas giveaway souvenir. The blade is embossed with "Merry Christmas 1901 * Hotel St. George * Brooklyn Heights, N.Y." The top depicts St. George slaying the dragon. The date is 1901.

This bookmark was made in Holland for export to South America. It has the hallmark for small silver articles and the export hallmark on the front, and a manufacturers hallmark of APo and Silver on the back. The top is Simon Bolivar riding a horse and wearing a cape. The date is 1954 - 1965.

This bookmark is one of a set of 4 from Cracker Jack. It is made of tin and paint depicting a Bulldog. It was made it the 1940's.

This bookmark English made. It has a manufacturers mark of AN and a date mark of V indicating 1995. It is also marked 925. The top is a picture of a young girl and the material is mother of pearl.

This bookmark was made in Sweden between 1910 - 1920. It is marked O.M.M. and 880S. The top is a figural of the face of an owl with glass eyes.

This bookmark is made in Scotland. It is made of brass with a moss agate on the top.