Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the bottom of the larger blade. It is an owl sitting on a book. The smaller blade is two crossed feathers. The date is 1890 - 1900.

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 4 photographs of different scenes with '"A Memory of Peterborough'" in the center. The scenes are: (counter clockwise from the top) '"West Front Peterborough Cathedral'", '"Nave West'", Nave East'", and The Cathedral form the North East'". It also says Made in France."

This two piece bookmark has an engraved charm marked on the front E.G. L. from F.H.P., and on the back XMAS '94. A white satin ribbon is attached to both parts. The blade is a gold color metal with ornate scroll work and a diamond etched finish.

This bookmark was made in Denmark. It is marked Sterling Denmark and the number 700 stamped over. It is a figural tulip on the top. The date is 1950 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in France. It is brass, has Chaumont inscribed on the top blade and has a dog and crown on the top.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is unmarked and is either silver or peweter. The top is a winged cherub which extends down to become the top blade. The date is unknown.

This bookmark is made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is only marked sterling. It is in the form of a a stalk of bamboo with two leaves as the blades of the bookmark. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in Holland. It is marked with the symbol for Holland of a sword and M140C. It is sterling and has a figural flower, bud and leaf on top. The date is 1920 - 1930.