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Welcome to Silver Bookmarks
Here you will find a reference site of antique silver (among other materials) bookmarks. There are over 1200 pieces and are displayed with an interactive catalog where all bookmarks are numbered and can be seen enlarged with a picture of any hallmark they may have. Browse by number, group, material, origin, manufacturer, shape, style or date or search by text.
More about this site...Random Bookmarks from the Collection
This is an American made bookmark manufactured by Gorham. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, Sterling and the number 50. It large and heavy for a bookmark and has the picture of a Chrysanthemum with it's leaf. It's nicely detailed and is one of 33 different bookmarks from the Autumn 1888 Gorham Catalog.
This bookmark was made in the US by J. F. Fradley & Co., a small New York silver manufacturer in business from 1870 - 1936. It is in the shape of a man, Samuel Pickwick, from the book The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. It is marked Sterling, the cross hallmark, 1863 and 1. Also inscribed on the back is "Pickwick". Date is 1890 - 1936.
This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling on the back. The top is a figural snake with a ruby head and red eyes coiled around the top of the bookmark. The date is 1900 - 1910.
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 is made in the US between 1900 - 1920 by an unknown manufacturer. The top blade is a fleur-de-lis and still has the original tassel. The back of the bottom blade is only marked sterling.
This bookmark was made in the US by William Kerr. It is marked sterling 7 on the back. The top is the face of a cherub and the entire bookmark is finished in a gold wash. The date is 1900 - 1910.
This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly France. It is marked JR and 800 for coin silver. The top has a cross with a figural bird attached to the top. The center blade is inscribed Souvenir de Marlise and the back is inscribed 14.V.41.
This bookmark was made in the US by The Meek Co. It is a celluloid bookmark in the shape of a shield with a picture of the Liberty Bell as the center blade. The back says "Weferling's Vienna Cafe, 91 Main St., Bangor ME., Tel. 526-11". "Baking, Ice cream, Catering. Where you will always find the Best., Lewis Hegwein, Prop." The date is 1900 - 1915.
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