Silver Bookmarks

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 is made in Birmingham, England in 1903. It is marked with the standard Birmingham marks and the "d" date letter. The manufacturer was H.W. Ltd. It is in the shape of a piece of serving ware with a victorian design on the handle.

This bookmark was made in Norway and imported into Sweden. It is marked with the Swedish import marks and the letter S. It is also marked Norge. The top is an art nouveau with flowers. The date is 1910 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in and unknown country, possibly somewhere in South America. It is marked on the back with what looks like a rubbed out 925 for sterling but it is not clear. The top is a detailed figural of a flying bird within a triangle. The date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in China and is hallmarked with Chinese symbols. It is in the shape of a trowel with a dragon as the handle.

This bookmark was made in Denmark by Georg Jensen sometime after 1945. It is a fish hooked to a chain. The other end of the chainis a ball. This can also be seen in the new 1997 book on Georg Jensen silver.

This bookmark is from France. It has tiny french hallmarks on the top loop and another mark on the back. The top blade is an art nouveau design of lily-of-the-valley flowers. The date is circa 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is only marked sterling on the back. The top is a figural tulip flower. The date is 1960 - 1970.