Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Birmingham, England by Addie and Lovekind in 1902. It is marked with the hallmarks for that date and place. It is in the shape of a trowel with a mother of pearl handle.

This bookmark was made in China. It is made of tin and enamel paint and is yellow with a Chinese symbol on the top. Written underneath the symbol is "Longevity". The date is 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in the US, possibly by Unger Bros. although it is only marked sterling. The top is a high relief picture of a cherub kissing a young man in the water. The date is 1900 - 1910.

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 London by Asprey. It is a very unusual piece that is made with a clip and a spring. It clips over the front or back book board and the arm keeps the page open. It is marked Pat. No. 257529 in the center of the clip. On the bottom of the clip is the manufacturers mark A & Co., Ltd., the lion and the mark for London and the date mark C indicating the year 1938. In the lower right hand corner is marked Asprey London. The arm has the lion and the mark for London and the words "Made in England".

This bookmark was made in China. It is made of tin and enamel paint and is green with a Chinese symbol on the top. Written underneath the symbol is "Prosperity". The date is 1970 - 1980.

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 sweeping a broom. It is marked Sterling 1863 and 37. Also inscribed on the back is 'Poor Jo'". Date is 1890 - 1936."

This bookmark was made in Norway between 1920 - 1930. It is marked 830S and H&A. The top says Raadhuset with a picture of a building.