Silver Bookmarks

This silver and enamel Egyptian Revival bookmark was made in Europe in the 1920s. It is a hollow repousse relief depicting a pharoh's head with two ankhs and stylized flowers. The piece is finished in a gilt wash over. It is marked 800 on the back and likely dates to the time when the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb inspired a new Egyptian Revival in design. The enamelled pharoah's head is set on a hinge, so it can be clipped over a page to help secure itself.

This bookmark was made at the Gebruder Schmidt factory in Oberstein, Germany. Thank you to @Lsmayergal (The World of LS Mayer) on Instagram and Facebook for the identification and dating of this piece. It is unmarked gilded brass and has a cameo on top. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of mother-of-pearl and silver and had a red silk tassel on top. There is a photo of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. on the blade. It was most likely used as a letter opener as well.

This bookmark was made in France. It has two French marks but they are too small to make out. It was probably made after 1940. The top of bookmark is a crown on top of a fancy shield.

This bookmark was made in the US by La Pierre. It has the manufacturers hallmark, sterling and the number 449. The top has a wreath of flowers with a ribbon on top.

This bookmark was made in Italy between 1890 and 1910. It is all hand carved leather and is marked "Made in Italy" on the back. The round medallion on the bottom is a winged lion holding a book which says "PAX TIBI MAR CE" and "EVA NGE ESTA MEUS".

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is only marked sterling on the back. The top has an enamel medalion with a scene of house on the edge of a body of water with mountains in the background. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This two piece bookmark has an engraved charm marked on the front E.G. L. from F.H.P., and on the back XMAS '94. A white satin ribbon is attached to both parts. The blade is a gold color metal with ornate scroll work and a diamond etched finish.