Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in England between 1900 - 1910. It is made of silver plate over brass. The top is the Canterbury Cross and is marked as such on the back.

This bookmark was made in London, England. It is marked with English hallmarks for London and the year 1903. The bookmark is a figure of the character Portia, robed as a judge from the Shakespeare play "The Merchant of Venice." Inscribed on the back is a quote from the play, "The quality of mercy is not strained."

This bookmark was made in China. It is marked with two hallmarks, one of which is a Chinese character. It is in the shape of a trowel with bamboo leaves inscribed on the blade and the bamboo stalk as the handle. The date is 1900 - 1910

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the lower outer blade. The top is a rabbit poking his body out of a lily flower. This was most likely an Easter gift. It was sold in the 1910 Shreve catalog.

This bookmark is only marked Sterling. It is American made from the turn of the century (according to the dealer).

This bookmark is American made. It is marked Lunt Sterling and the number 17. Date unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked Gorham Sterling 71. It is a corner page marker with a cut out design. Date is possibly 1971.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Whitehead and Hoag Company of Newark NJ. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark for The Northern Trust Company of Chicago. The top has a picture of the bank building and the blade has information about the bank and the interest rates for savings and checking accounts. The back has a calendar for the year 1907. The bookmark is shaped like a key.