Q: I bought this silver item at an auction a few years ago. It has a monogram on one side and says “Tiffany & Co. 925.” I bought it to use as a money clip. Is that what it actually is? What is it worth? I can have it cleaned if need be.

A: You have a bookmark clip. It can be clipped to the top of the page to mark your place. The number “925” means it is sterling silver, not silver plate. Use a good silver polish to clean it and keep it in the bag it came in to prevent tarnish. Tiffany & Co. has headquarters in New York City. Your clip is not very old. The company pictures a silver bookmark like yours on its website and lists it at $110.