Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is unmarked and I believe it is silver plate. The top is the head of man which is surrounded by the words "Bjornstjerne Bjornson". The middle blade is scribed Norge. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark is from Norway. It is marked N.M. BESKYTTET 830S A N A (two horizontal A's) NORDLIE, ARNE EMANUEL 1908 - 1995 OSLO.NM stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern) Beskyttet (protected) started using after 1929. It is a very unusual piece. The smaller part clips onto a page where the connecting bar swings to let the longer part hang over the front or back cover of the book.

This bookmark was made in England in 1936. It was made by Asprey of London for export to the US for Abercrombie and Fitch Co. It is a page holder type of bookmark where the base is cliped over the cover or back of the book and the arm holds the particular page open. The interesting thing to note about this bookmark is that even though the manufacturer is in London, it has a Birmingham city mark.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. The top has three cherub faces it high relief and has a 10.5 inch tassel.

This bookmark was made in the US by F.A. Hermann Co. It has a hallmark on the back along with the word sterling. The top and the inner blade are finished in pink enamel. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Scotland and is known as Mauchline ware. It is made of Sycamore wood. It has a picture of Bunker Hill Monument on the top. The date is 1890 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by The Whitehead and Hoag Co. of Newark, NJ. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark for Carnation Milk and a souvenir of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco 1915. The top is a carnation flower and the bottom has a picture of cows and a can of Carnation Milk.

This bookmark was made in Europe around the turn of the 20th century. It is silver plate with a bronze medallion of a cherub. Attached to the top is a yellow-green silk ribbon with three brass and enamel charms attached. The cross, heart and anchor represent faith, hope and charity.