Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly Spain. It is marked 800 on the back, indicating the purity of the silver. 925 is sterling. The bookmark was once finished in a gold wash which has since worn off. The top has a 4 color enamel Egyptian motif design. The date is 1900 - 1920.

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 was made in France. It has an art nouveau design at the top and is made of silver plated brass. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is American made by The Gorham Corporation. It is marked Gorham Sterling . It is a corner bookmark made for a jewelry store probably in Texas. The top is a seal of Texas with a 5 pointed star surrounded by a wreath surrounded by the words "The State of Texas".

This bookmark was made in the US between 1900 - 1910. It is marked only Sterling on the back. An open wreath-like scrollwork makes up the top blade.

This bookmark was made in the US by Shiebler. It has the manufacturers hallmark and sterling on the back. The top has a medallion of a Roman warrior. The date is 1890 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Webster Company between 1900 and 1910. It is marked Webster Company and the triangle hallmark and 925 Sterling. It is a small bookmark with the top blade having an art nouveau design.

This bookmark is made in Birmingham, England. It is marked with the the date mark of 1920 and the hallmarks for Birmingham. It is silver and enamel and has the shield of the Cygnet Rowing Club.