Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made by an unknown manufacturer. It is ivory or bone and has a hand carved highly detailed side view of a man's head wearing a cap on top. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Warranted Sterling Silver and Compliments of Eugene Tompkins. The top is a picture of a man riding a horse. The top blade says "Souvenir of the 100th Performance of Burmah at the Boston Theater". The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Whitehead and Hoag Co. of Newark NJ. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark with acarnation flower on top and advertising Jones Piano Co in Des Moines, Iowa. The back dates this piece at August 1, 1912 as a gift.

This bookmark was made in the US by Unger Brothers. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark of the intertwined U and B. The top is an art deco design and the front is inscribed Anna 1911.

This bookmark was made in Scotland. It is made of brass and has an agate handle. It is in the shape of a trowel, a possible Masonic piece. The date is 1920 - 1930.

This bookmark is made in Norway by David Andersen. It is marked with his hallmark and 925. The David Andersen mark is described by the firm as a hammer and tong design, with the hammer in the center. It came into use in 1888. Norwegian law requires the degree of fineness to be followed by the letter S for silver. David Andersen chose to incorporate the S into their punch. Often the S was crossed by a diagonal line. The top of the bookmark is plique-a-jour with green and blue enamel. The date is 1890 - 1910.

This bookmark was made Birmingham, England. It is made by Adie and Lovekin and is marked with the hallmarks for Birmingham and 1922. The top is a magnifying glass.

This bookmark was made in the US by F.A. Hermann Co. It is barely marked sterling but is the same as others in this collection. The top is an enamel shield with a bow above and a pink flower in the center.