Silver Bookmarks

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. It has an enamel four leaf clover on top and the blade is finished in a gold wash.

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 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 in the US by Gorham Corporation. It is marked with the Gorham hallmark, sterling and the number B2520. The top is a cutout design. The date is 1910 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of wood and has a hand carved owl at the top. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in Europe and was imported to London in 1979. The hallmarks are AB, the 1975 and greater London import mark and the date letter E for 1979. It is a long and thin piece with a fancy motif on the top.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It is marked Tiffany & Co. Sterling 925. It is a figural of a desktop computer showing the monitor, pc and keyboard. The date is 1990 - 1995.

This bookmark was made possibly in the Isle of Man located in the Irish Sea in the middle of the the British Isles . It is marked EH & Co Sterling Silver. The top is a very detailed cat without a tail (a Manx). The date is 1900 - 1910.