Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in a European country. It is marked with hallmarks and N.M. 830S. The top is a woman sitting on a mound holding a stick. This scene is surrounded by a the words "Pillar Curi". The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Sweden. It is has four marks, only two of which can be made out. The state mark of Sweden and a date mark L5, indicating that this was made in 1865. The silver content is .830. It has the symbols for Faith, Hope and Charity and is very similar to bookmark 83 in group 5.

This bookmark was made in Russia by Kavakov Seman 1889-1908 as shown in Faberge Imperial Jewellers by Geva Von Hadsburgh. It has an ornate cloisenne enamel design on the front and back.

This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly France. The top is a medallion made of saphiret glass in the shape of a moon face caricature. It is a brass bookmark with a dorè finish. The date is 1870 - 1900.

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or 'peeper'" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass on the fleur de lis on top and brass blades. It was made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the '"peep hole'" you can see 4 photographs of different scenes with '"A Memory of Peterborough'" in the center. The scenes are: (counter clockwise from the top) '"West Front Peterborough Cathedral'", '"Nave West'", Nave East'", and The Cathedral form the North East'". It also says Made in France."

This bookmark was made in Italy by the Anri workshop. It is carved of wood and depicts a bald man in a brown suit.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling. It is a multi-page bookmark with three charms attached to ribbons. The charms are a cross, an anchor and a heart representing faith, hope and charity. The top is a piece of silver with the letters "i h s". This bookmark was sold in the 1901 Daniel Low & Co. Silver Catalog. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It is marked Tiffany and Co. Makers Sterling. The top has the bust of a very detailed bald eagle. The date is 1950 - 1960.