Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is made in the US by James Avery, Craftsman, Inc. It was probably made between 1954 and 1970. The top is a cutout of a butterfly. It is marked with the manufacturers mark and Ster.

This bookmark was made in the Birmingham, England by Mitchell Brothers. It has two pieces, one a clip that attaches to the back binding and the other slips between the pages and is held in place by a vertical bar at the top. It is connected by a silver link chain. The date is 1907.

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or 'peeper'" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass and made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the '"peep hole'" you can see 6 photographs of different buildings. The center says '"In Memory of Grange'". The six photos are: '"The Station'", '"Cartmel Church'", '"Grange from the Station'", '"Grange from YEWBARROWCRAG'", '"St. Paul''s Church'" and '"Grange Hotel'". It also says Made in France. There is some lettering in the center that is too small to read but I think is says Dublin. The handle of the bookmark pulls apart and a mechanical pencil is inside."

This bookmark was made in Europe. It is large and heavy and was also used as a letter opener. It has a large piece of amber or agate at the top. It is marked 925 on the back. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany & Co. It is marked Tiffany & Co, 14Kt and the letter M. It is a simple yet elegant piece with the initials CSM on the top blade. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It has an unknown hallmark on the back along with the word sterling. The top blade is a high relief cluster of leaves. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. The top has grasshopper in a different metal, possibly gold.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling 663 on the back. The top has a flower and an art nouveau design. The date is 1900 - 1910.