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Welcome to Silver Bookmarks
Here you will find a reference site of antique silver (among other materials) bookmarks. There are over 1200 pieces and are displayed with an interactive catalog where all bookmarks are numbered and can be seen enlarged with a picture of any hallmark they may have. Browse by number, group, material, origin, manufacturer, shape, style or date or search by text.
More about this site...Random Bookmarks from the Collection
This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham Corporation. It is a bookmark from the August 1888 Gorham catalog, item number 40. It is marked with the Gorham hallmark, sterling, 40 and the date symbol for 1888. The top blade is a leaf.
This bookmark was made in China. It is made of tin and enamel paint and has a white blue and red Chinese mask on top. Underneath the mask is written "Wei-Ch'e Pao-Lin". The date is 1970 - 1980.
This bookmark was made in France. It is unmarked gilded brass and has a cameo on top. The date is 1890 - 1910.
This bookmark was made in the US by Reddall & Co. It is marked with their hallmark of a crown. The bookmark is in the shape of a sword.
This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is only marked sterling on the back. The top has an enamel medalion with a scene of house on the edge of a body of water with mountains in the background. The date is 1900 - 1910.
This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Co. It is marked Sterling and the makers hallmark. It was made in 1913 and was originally sold as a letter opener.
This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany and Co. It was made in the 1960's. It is in the shape of a leaf. The hallmark on the back includes the word Maker implying that Tiffany made this one as opposed to having it made from another silversmith.
This bookmark was made in Helsinki, Finland by Karl A Lind. It is marked with many hallmarks, each with a different meaning. The 813H means it is .830 silver and the A6 is a date mark for 1930. The top is an enamel oval with a picture of the Finnish flag. It has a light blue silk tassel.
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