Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is American made by Webster Co. sometime between 1900 - 1920. It is an art nouveau piece marked only Sterling on the back. It has the same shape as other pieces sold as letter openers by Webster.

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 made of brass and has some enamel left on the top part. Date is unknown. It's probably French made.

This bookmark (actually it is a letter opener) is American made by Whiting Manufacturing Company and is marked with the makers hallmark. The top handle is finely detailed leaves and flowers.

This bookmark was made in London, England. It is marked with HSB, the manufacturer, the hallmarks for London and the year 1889, and Houghton & Gunn 162 New Bond St. W. It is a figural Man in the Moon with a face on both sides.

This bookmark was manufactured in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only Sterling. It is a depiction of a woman's head with a "Roaring Twenties" like motif. Date is probably from the 1920's.

This bookmark is made in Birmingham, England in 1927 as specified in the hallmarks on the blade. The top is a figural of "Punch" the clown. The date is 1927.

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.