Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Benedict Mfg. Co. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark of a four leaf clover and Sterling. It is a simple bookmark of an elongated heart. Date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the Gorham hallmark and Sterling and 17. The top is a figural stork and the top blade is a feather. This is from the Autumn 1888 Gorham catalog where they sold 33 different bookmarks.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked with a hallmark and 830S. The top is a bust of of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Bjørnson (1832-1910) was a famous Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903. The bookmark is from 1932 and was made in connection with celebration of Bjørnson`s 100 year anniversary of his birth. On the front is the first part of Norway`s national anthem; “JA VI ELSKER DETTE LANDET”

This bookmark was made in Sweden or possibly France. It has a celluloid long blade and a silver plate and enamel short blade. The ename has the flag of Sweden. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US for Cracker Jack. It is one of four bookmarks in a series showing different dogs. This one is a picture of a puppy. It is made of tin and was manufactured in the 1940's.

his bookmark is probably European made and is marked 830S. It has some kind of mark on the back but I can't make it out.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling. The top blade is an intricate relief depiction of a flock of birds. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Sweden in 1952. It is marked NJ and B9 indicating 1952. It also has the Swedish import marks. The top is a figural flower of a rose.