Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer, possibly by Webster. It is marked sterling. The top has an art deco design. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in London, England in 1890. It is marked with the hallmarks and date letter for this place and date. This is a very large and heavy bookmark that was also used as a letter opener or page cutter. The top is a crest or sheild inscribed with some initials and 18 April 90.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is in the shape of a crown but it is very heavy. It is marked only sterling.

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 probably not that old but it is 14K gold. It is marked JOST 14K on the front at the very top.

This bookmark was made in France between 1890 and 1900. It is made of celluloid and some silver metal possibly pewter or aluminum. It is signed "Offner" by the artist.

This bookmark was made in France. It is gold dorè and has an enamel upper blade with a cutout longer blade. Attached at the top by a small piece of leather is a medallion with an enamel bird and the inscription "Messagere du Printemps" (Messenger of the spring).

This bookmark was made in France between 1900 - 1910. It is a replica of Joan of Arc's sword with a very ornate handle and a round medalion on the smaller blade (magnified above). The medalion is a bust of Joan of Arc, the dates 1412 and 1431 and the word "Jenarre". The bookmark is silver plate over brass.