Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark has a blue tassel and a ship's wheel design at the top. It is marked Inman Sterling on the back. I don't know when it was manufactured.

This bookmark was made in France. It is a French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl hand carved figural dog sitting up on a pedestal. The date is 1880 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by The Robbins Co. for the Boy Scouts of America. The top has the fleur de lis Boy Scouts symbol surrounded by the words "Boy Scouts of America National Council New York City". The card that it came with says "Tis but a simple marker, Yet your place t'will always keep, And show the place where you left off When you .......... dozed .... off ....... to ...... sleep." The date is 1950 - 1960.

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.

This bookmark is American made. The manufacturer's hallmark is R&B Sterling but I'm not sure who that is (possibly Reed & Barton?). It is in the shape of an owl. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the back. It is in the shape of a heart with a baby chick in the center of the inside blade.

This bookmark was probably made in Scotland. It is in the shape of a trowel with an agate handle. The center blade is inscribed Pikes Peak. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is probably hand made to order by an unknown artist. The top is silver and has the name Maurice and a family shield inscribed. The blades are tortoise shell. The date is unknown.