Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is Scandinavian with Swedish import marks. It is marked 830S, CMC and the three crowns import mark and the S import mark. The top of the mark is in the shape of a girl carrying a book. The date is probably 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in France. It has a lion passant in a shield with a crown on top.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Webster Company. It was made between 1910 - 1920 and was originally sold as a letter opener. The top is an anchor with flowers. It is marked only sterling on the back.

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 France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a bust of Napoleon and a wreath surrounding a building labeled Paris. The building is the Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France. Originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV, it now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Bros. It is marked with the makers hallmark of an intertwined U and B surrounded by sterling 925 fine. It is an art nouveau shape with a yellow silk tassel. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of brass and has some glass beads. It is in the shape of a flower with brass petals and glass beads in the center.

This bookmark was made in the Norway. It has hand hammered blades and a fleur-de-lis on the top. It is marked P&B 830S on the back. Date is probably 1920 - 1930.