Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by The Whitehead and Hoag Co. in Newark, NJ. The patent on this is dated June 6, 1905. It is a view of the bottom of a pair of feet and is an advertisement for the Tappan Shoe Mfg. Co. of Coldwater Michigan. The back of the bookmark says "The Best is none too good for our customers. Shoddy Goods are dear at any price." "Do you wear TAPPAN Shoes? --- If not, why not?"

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Brothers between 1904 and 1914. It is marked with the interlaced U and B hallmark and Sterling 925 Fine. The top is a peacock whose legs form the top blade.

This bookmark was made in Sweden in 1958. It is marked K & EC with other marks and H9 as the date mark for 1958. It is thin with the classic Swedish blade shape. The top is a sheild which would be where an engraving would go.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the Gorham hallmark and Sterling and 49. The top is a figural snake and the bottom blade is a leaf. This is from the Autumn 1888 Gorham catalog where they sold 33 different bookmarks.

This bookmark was made in France between 1900 and 1910. It is made of some kind of white metal (possibly low grade silver). It has a cicada fly figural on top and a shield for Cannes on the top blade. The back is inscribed Cannes.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is a Masonic piece in the shape of a trowel with a jade handle. It is marked JS&S Sterling Silver. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is American made but is only marked Sterling. I believe that only the top part is silver. It was made by Webster Company and sold as a letter opener. The top is the state flower of California. Date 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is a William B. Kerr & Co. piece. It has the American Beauty hallmark, sterling and is stamped 1988. It is a high relief flower and was made around 1900.