Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked Sterling Gorham. The shape is a corner and has the picture of either a leaf or a tree. It was a promotional bookmark made for George Watts & Sons.

This bookmark was made in the US between 1870 - 1900. It is a very large bookmark with a figural hand as the top blade. It was most likely used as a letter opener. It is made of brass with some remnants of silver plating.

This bookmark was made in Norway of celluloid and silver. The top blade has a silver oval with a picture of a Nordland boat (or Norwegian: Nordlandsbåt). This is a type of fishing boat that has been used for centuries in northern counties of Nordland, Troms and Finmark of Norway and derives its name from Nordland county where it has a long history. It is sailing with birds flying, some clouds and sun rays. It is marked 830S NH. NH stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern). The blades are ivory colored celluloid.

This bookmark was possibly made in Bermuda. It is marked PH Sterling on the back and the front is inscribed "Bermuda". It has an enamel and silver shield on the top. The date is 1910 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Sweden. It is has Swedish hallmarks for sterling and a date mark for 1931. The top has a flowery design.

This bookmark was made in Peru probably in the 1970's. It is marked Peru 925 and some sort of hallmark. The top is a figural Llama with a saddle on it's back.

This bookmark is American from Webster Co. It is marked Webster Sterling with the manufacturers hallmark. Date is probably 1920 - 1930s.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Bros. It is hallmarked with the manufacturers mark of an intertwined U and B. The top is a rose flower just starting to bloom. To see the catalog page select "Catalog Unger Bros 1904" from the Books, Catalogs and Patents dropdown menu.