Silver Bookmarks

This is an American made bookmark manufactured by Gorham. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, Sterling and the number 50. It large and heavy for a bookmark and has the picture of a Chrysanthemum with it's leaf. It's nicely detailed and is one of 33 different bookmarks from the Autumn 1888 Gorham Catalog.

This bookmark was made in London, England by Ly & Co. in 1987 and is marked as such. It is a figural of a Celtic Cross.

This bookmark was made in France. The top is a high relief bust of Napoleon as designed by the famous French artist E. Seurre. The top blade has a 5 pointed star and next to it is inscribed Malmaison which is the house that Napoleon's wife, Josephine purchased in 1799 and where he governed the country. It is now a museum and this is possibly a souvenir from there.

This bookmark is American made by the Webster Company. It is marked with the makers hallmark and Sterling. This bookmark is from 1913. It was part of a novelty set of 6 pieces and was originally sold as a letter opener.

This bookmark was manufactured in Sweden. It is marked with the Swedish state marks and 830S. It has a figural girl reading a book on top. The date is 1930 - 1940.

This bookmark was made in the US by E.H.H. Smith Silver Co. It is marked Sterling with the manufacturers mark. The bookmark is a figural of an African American boy with a derby hat. The back is a scene with mountains and trees an it says Ashville, NC. The date is 1904 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany & Co. It is marked Tiffany and Co. Makers Sterling on the back. The top is a figural of three flowers rising from a crown. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling. The top a fancy art nouveau design, almost a filigree. It has a yellow silk tassel. The date is 1900 - 1910.