Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by J.F. Fradley. It is marked on the back with sterling, the manufacturers hallmark of a cross, the number 1864, the number 36, and Benedict. This is a figure of the Shakespeare character from the play Much Ado About Nothing. The date is 1870 - 1936.

This bookmark was made in Holland between 1920 and 1930. It is hallmarked with two symbols and 90 for fineness of silver plate. The top is a picture of a ship, the MS Princess Irene.

This bookmark was made in London by Asprey. It is a very unusual piece that is made with a clip and a spring. It clips over the front or back book board and the arm keeps the page open. It is marked Pat. No. 257529 in the center of the clip. On the bottom of the clip is the manufacturers mark A & Co., Ltd., the lion and the mark for London and the date mark C indicating the year 1938. In the lower right hand corner is marked Asprey London. The arm has the lion and the mark for London and the words "Made in England".

This bookmark was made in Denmark between 1910 - 1920. It is marked 830S and has an unidentifed hallmark. The top is a figural owl with glass eyes. It is very similar to 551.

This bookmark was made in England by Addie and Lovekind. It is a masonic trowel with a mother of pearl handle. It is marked with the Chester city mark and a cursive "U" date letter for 1920.

This bookmark was made either in the US by either Royal Silver Manufacturing Co. or Royal Silverware Co. or in Venezuela. It is marked Royal-D and was made between 1900 and 1920. The top is a bust of Simon Bolivar. It is also marked Venezuela.

This bookmark is Middle-eastern in origin. It has a curvy shape with a flower inscribed on the top blade.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is unmarked but is probably silver. It has intricate filigree work on the top and on the inner blade. The date is 1900 - 1910.