Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US and signed by the renowned silversmith Frank Patania Sr. He started the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, NM in 1927. The hallmarks are the 'thunderbird'", his initials FP and sterling. The top is a figural road runner with turquoise in the body and the eye. "

This bookmark was manufactured in the US by Towle Silversmiths. It is marked with the familiar hallmark of the T enclosing a lion along with Sterling and the number 6. On top of the 6 is stamped the number 17. This is a very interesting piece because the front is a very detailed relief of a rose and the back has a scored picture of a woman with a feather hat. The date is 1890 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by Baldwin & Gleason Co. Ltd. of NY. It is a celluloid religious bookmark in the shape of a heart made for the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor. The date is 1905 - 1915.

This bookmark was made for All Nippon Airways by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with the ANA logo and on the back the mark is a club (the kind on playing cards) and the word silver. Date is probably 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in the US by David C. Cook Publishing of Elgin, IL. It is a religious celluloid bookmark with a picture of a rose on top and a quote from Exodus XX 2-17. The date is 1905 - 1915.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked Gorham sterling 1396 on the back. It is in the shape of a corner with a flowers.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is a small bookmark or letter opener with one blade. The top has a floral design.

This bookmark is made in Holland. It is marked with some hallmarks which I cannot make out, 90 and Holland. It has a windmill on top that actually spins. Date is around 1920.