Silver Bookmarks

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.

This bookmark is American made. It is marked S. Kirk & Son Sterling and the number 8. I can't be sure of the manufactured date. I have two of these bookmarks and one is solid in back and the other is indented and the pattern can be seen from the back. I guess the solid one is older.

This bookmark is made in Birmingham, England. It is marked with the the date mark of 1959 and the hallmarks for Birmingham. It is silver and enamel and has a shield of a cross flanked by two griffins. A cream colored tassel is attached to the top.

This bookmark was made in England to commemorate the inauguration of the king and queen of England. It has a printed photo of the pair surrounded by a blue enamel ring.

This bookmark was made in the US by Hayden Mfg. Co. between 1893 and 1909. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and sterling. The top is a sun symbol with the words "Easter Greeting".

This bookmark was made in China by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only silver. It has a scored picture of flowers The date is 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in France between 1890 and 1900. It is made of celluloid and some silver metal possibly pewter or aluminum. It is signed "Offner" by the artist.

This bookmark was made in China. It is made of tin and enamel paint and is green with a Chinese symbol on the top. Written underneath the symbol is "Prosperity". The date is 1970 - 1980.