Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark depicts the busts of King Edward VII and his wife in 1901 for his coronation. It is hallmarked for Birmingham England, 1901.

This bookmark was made in London, England and is marked with the standard London marks. The date mark is the letter R indicating 1991. It has the letters DJ above the standard marks.

This bookmark was made in the US by J. F. Fradley & Co. It is marked "Nancy Sikes", the manufacturers hallmark, Sterling, number 1863 and number 11. It is in the shape of a woman with the smaller blade as the sleeve of the woman's dress. This is part of a series of bookmarks from Dickens novels. The date is 1890 - 1936.

This bookmark is made in the US by Lenore Doskow. It marked sterling with the makers hallmark. It is in the form of a pan and egg beater attached with a 15 inch chain. This would be used in a cookbook. The date is 1945 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a bust of Napoleon and a wreath surrounding a building labeled Paris. The building is the Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France. Originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV, it now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in the US by Parks Bros. & Rogers. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark encircled by "Sterling". The top is a very detailed figural cat face and front paws. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in Holland. It is marked with some hallmarks which I cannot make out, 90 and Holland. It has a windmill on top that actually spins. Date is around 1920.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is a white and yellow enamel daisy on top. The blades are finished in a gold wash. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark on the back and the Swedish import marks on the front. The date is 1935 - 1940.