Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US between 1870 - 1900. It is a very large bookmark with a figural hand as the top blade. It was most likely used as a letter opener. It is made of brass with some remnants of silver plating.

This bookmark is made of ivory sometime between 1920 - 1940. The top is a hand carved elephant and the blades are carved as well.

This bookmark was made in Norway of celluloid and silver. The top blade has a silver oval with a picture of a Nordland boat (or Norwegian: Nordlandsbåt). This is a type of fishing boat that has been used for centuries in northern counties of Nordland, Troms and Finmark of Norway and derives its name from Nordland county where it has a long history. It is sailing with birds flying, some clouds and sun rays. It is marked 830S NH. NH stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern). The blades are ivory colored celluloid.

This bookmark was made in the US. It is only marked Sterling and the top blade is in the shape of an anchor. It was probably made between 1900 - 1920. The manufacturer is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the Gorham hallmark and Sterling and 49. The top is a figural snake and the bottom blade is a leaf. This is from the Autumn 1888 Gorham catalog where they sold 33 different bookmarks.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Brothers. It is marked with the makers hallmark surrounded by Sterling 925 Fine. The top of the bookmark is an opossum. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Italy by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked made in Italy on the back. It is a leather bookmark with an embossed design that is hand painted. The date is unknown.

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.