Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in England in 1936. It was made by Asprey of London for export to the US for Abercrombie and Fitch Co. It is a page holder type of bookmark where the base is cliped over the cover or back of the book and the arm holds the particular page open. The interesting thing to note about this bookmark is that even though the manufacturer is in London, it has a Birmingham city mark.

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster sometime between 1910 - 1930. It is marked Webster Sterling with the manufacturers hallmark. The shape of this bookmark has been used on a number of bookmarks with different tops. This one has an enamel picture of a rose. The other ones in this collection with this shape are #74 and #134.

This bookmark was made in Canada or France. It is inscribed Ste Anne de Beaupré commemorating the famous Saint from Canada. The top has a leaf design.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Westminster Press of Philadelphia, PA. It is a celluloid bookmark with the star spangled banner printed on the front. The top is in the shape of a shield with a US flag and a ribbon on top with "E. Pluribus Unum." The date is 1905 - 1915.

This bookmark is made in the US. It is marked Sterling "by Duchin" on the back. The top is a circle around the letter T. The date is unknown.

This bookmark is manufactured by the Alvin Corp. It has one of the Alvin hallmarks and is also marked Sterling on the back. The front inscription reads 'And there''s pansies, thats for thoughts.'" This is a quote from Hamlet (Act IV, Scene V). "

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the Gorham hallmarks and B1573M and the date mark for 1898. It is a heart shaped bookmark with a cherub on top finished in a gold wash. The original tassel is attached on top.

This bookmark was made in Denmark by Georg Jensen. It is marked with the makers hallmark and 925 Sterling Denmark. Attached to the top of this single blade bookmark is a long change with a ball at the end. The date is 1920 - 1940.