Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by Reddall & Co. It is marked with their hallmark of a crown. The bookmark is in the shape of a sword.

This bookmark was made in France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is silver plated brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a statue of Napoleon. Underneath there is an eagle. The Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France was originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV and now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Webster Company. It was made between 1910 - 1920 and was originally sold as a letter opener. The top is an anchor with flowers. It is marked only sterling on the back.

This bookmark was probably made in Europe somewhere. It is celluloid with a celluloid link chain and a large blue tassel. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in the US by The Whitehead and Hoag Co. in Newark, NJ. The patent on this is dated June 6, 1905. It is a view of the bottom of a pair of feet and is an advertisement for the Tappan Shoe Mfg. Co. of Coldwater Michigan. The back of the bookmark says "The Best is none too good for our customers. Shoddy Goods are dear at any price." "Do you wear TAPPAN Shoes? --- If not, why not?"

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Sterling 1601 on the back. The top blade is a shield that says "..Let her wear it out with good counsel.., Much Ado, II-3" It is a quote from the Shakespeare play, "Much Ado About Nothing" act II, scene 3. It was probably used in a law book in a law library. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in China. It is unmarked and is made of brass and cloisonne enamel. The top is a picture of a deer jumping over a tree branch.

This bookmark was made in Sweden by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with the Swedish hallmarks and the date letter V7 for 1922. It is in the shape of a leaf with a flower on top. It is very similar to the Georg Jensen bookmark number 103.