Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is in the shape of a crown but it is very heavy. It is marked only sterling.

This bookmark was made in London, England in 1890. It is marked with the hallmarks and date letter for this place and date. This is a very large and heavy bookmark that was also used as a letter opener or page cutter. The top is a crest or sheild inscribed with some initials and 18 April 90.

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 is made of brass and has some enamel left on the top part. Date is unknown. It's probably French made.

This bookmark was made in the US by Whiting Manufacturing Co. It is marked with the the makers hallmark, sterling and 4672. It is an art nouveau design, folded over to make the top blade.

This bookmark is American made by J.H. Johnston & Co and is marked J. H. Johnston & Co Sterling PAT APD FOR (patent applied for). It is in the shape of a Page from King Arthur''s court times. It is very detailed on the front and the back. The blade is inscribed 'Your Page'". This mark was manufactured between 1882 - 1904. "

This bookmark was made in the Netherlands. It has two hallmarks, the top one indicating that it was made of .833 fine silver before 1953. The top is a shield with a phoenix and the word Apeldoorn around the bottom. Apeldoorn is a city in Holland.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It was made as a souvenir of Wauchula, Florida for J. E. Townsend, a "Cheap Cash Store". It is made of celluloid with a flower on top with a pink ribbon. The date is 1910 - 1920.