Silver Bookmarks

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 the US by the Heintz Art Metal Shop between 1910 - 1930. It is an Arts and Crafts design with a silver design on the top and a green florentine patina over brass. It is unmarked.

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.

his bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with Gorham, the makers hallmark, and Sterling. It is a figural of a Highwayman with a mask and a gun. The front says, "He robs us of nothing but care.". The back says, "Souvenir of the 150th Performance. The Highwayman. March 21st, 1898. Broadway Theatre Opera Company. Andrew McCormick, Manager."

This bookmark was made in Holland by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with HF 830S. The top of the bookmark is a crown and the blades are hand hammered. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly Spain. It is marked 800 on the back, indicating the purity of the silver. 925 is sterling. The bookmark was once finished in a gold wash which has since worn off. The top has a 4 color enamel Egyptian motif design. The date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by The Robbins Co. for the Boy Scouts of America. The top has the fleur de lis Boy Scouts symbol surrounded by the words "Boy Scouts of America National Council New York City". The card that it came with says "Tis but a simple marker, Yet your place t'will always keep, And show the place where you left off When you .......... dozed .... off ....... to ...... sleep." The date is 1950 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in the US by Redlich & Co. It is marked sterling, 361 and has the manufacturers hallmark. The top has fruits and leaves. The date is 1900 - 1910.