Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in China by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only silver. It has a scored picture of flowers The date is 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in England to commemorate the inauguration of the king and queen of England. It has a printed photo of the pair surrounded by a blue enamel ring.

This bookmark is made in England. I think it's from London with a V date mark. The hallmark is JBLD. It is probably a recent bookmark but the dealer said it was from the 1960's.

This is my least expensive bookmark. I paid only $3 for it. It is marked Sterling with no makers hallmark. It is probably of recent vintage.

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 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 is made in Europe of brass and gold painted metal. the top is a crown with 5 ruby colored glass stones. The date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by Whitehead & Hoag of Newark, NJ. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark for Vail Bro's Tooth Powder. It is in the shape of an owl. The back says "Ideal Tooth Powder, Should be had everywhere, or send 25c. to Vail Bros., 816-818-828-822 Cherry St., Philadelphia." The date is 1900 - 1915.