Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Meek Company of Coshocton, Ohio. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark for Carnation cream and a souvenir of the Lewis and Clark exposition from 1905. It has a picture of a carnation flower on top with the bottom most petal as the blade which clips over a page. The bottom of the bookmark depicts a 'full pint can'" of Carnation Cream. "

This bookmark was made in Sweden. It has hallmarks GK a city mark for Stockholm, 3 crowns, S and V 8 for the year 1947. The top has a Buddha, an interesting subject for Sweden.

This bookmark was made in the US possibly by William Kerr & Co. It is marked sterling and the number 3 on the back. It is an art nouveau figural of an angel. The entire bookmark is finished in a gold wash. The date is 1890 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by La Pierre. It is marked with the makers hallmark and sterling. The top is a figural rose. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only Sterling on the back. It has a Jensen-like pattern on the top. The date is 1980 - 1990.

This bookmark was made in Mexico. It is marked Mexico, the makers mark JAAKE, 925 Sterling and the standard Mexican mark with the number 20 for this manufacturer. This bookmark is more of a clip but could serve the same purpose. The top blade is a Lion reading a book. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in France by an unknown manufacturer. It is unmarked and has a fleur-de-lis on the top blade.

This bookmark was made in Scotland and is known as Mauchline ware. It is made of Sycamore wood. It has a picture of Bunker Hill Monument on the top. The date is 1890 - 1900.