Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It marked only sterling on the back. The top is the German Iron Cross of 1914. The date is 1930 - 1950.

This bookmark was made in France by an unknown manufacturer. It is gold doré and green and white enamel. The blade has an intricate cutout design.

This bookmark is made in Norway by David Andersen. It is marked with his hallmark and 925. The David Andersen mark is described by the firm as a hammer and tong design, with the hammer in the center. It came into use in 1888. Norwegian law requires the degree of fineness to be followed by the letter S for silver. David Andersen chose to incorporate the S into their punch. Often the S was crossed by a diagonal line. The top of the bookmark is plique-a-jour with green and blue enamel. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in Denmark and imported into Sweden. It is marked H.J. 830s and has the Swedish import marks. The top is the face of an owl. The top blade is inscribed 26.I.1921.

This bookmark was made at Halifax in Yorkshire, England in 1922 by Charles Horner. It is in the shape of a pie cutter with an Edwardian design on the handle. It is marked with the Chester hallmarks for 1922.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling. The top is an art nouveau lady head

This bookmark was made in Canada by Breadner Co. Ltd. It is marked Sterling B.M. Co. on the back. The top is a round white enamel piece with that says Royal Visit To Canada 1951 with a picture of the king and queen. The top blade is inscribed Vancouver.

This bookmark was made in England by Payton, Pepper & Co., Birmingham with the hallmark of PP&Co. The date and city marks have been rubbed out. It is in the shape of a knife with an intricately designed handle.