Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Co. It is marked sterling and the hallmark for Webster. The top is a figural flower and this was sold as a letter opener in the 1913 Webster catalog.

This bookmark is made in the US by Webster Company from North Attleboro, Mass. It is marked Sterling and the manufacturers mark. It is a strange mark in that there is no apparent way that it can be used to clip onto a page like most other bookmarks. It's possible that it is not a bookmark at all but if not, then what is it? The date is between 1910 and 1930.

This bookmark was made in England. It is hallmarked for Birmingham. The top is a figural rooster. The date is 1927.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling with a makers mark on the back. The top has a Roman warrior's head carved into the silver, a technique know as intaglio. The date is 1900 - 1920.

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 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 France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is silver plated brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a wreath. Underneath there is an eagle. The Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France was originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV and now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked 830S with an H hallmark. The top is a figural flower with white enamel petals and a red enamel center. The front is inscribed "Tine". The date is 1920 - 1930.