Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in a South American country. It is marked with an anchor hallmark and 900. The top is in the shape of a flower.

This bookmark was made in the US by Leonore Doskow between 1934 and 1950. It has two pieces each marked Leonore Doskow handmade sterling. The two pieces are connected by a red ribbon.

This bookmark, in the shape of a knife, has a quartz/agate handle and silver plated over brass blades. It is made in Scotland circa 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark is American made by Webster Co. sometime between 1900 - 1920. It is an art nouveau piece marked only Sterling on the back. It has the same shape as other pieces sold as letter openers by Webster.

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 Birmingham, England in 1900. It is marked A&LLd and the marks for Birmingham and the letter a for the date of 1900. It is in the shape of a sickle with the top handle made of a bluish stone.

This bookmark is American made and is only marked H-RCO Sterling. It has an enamel picture of a pansie at the top. Date is probably early 1930's.

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.