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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.
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This bookmark was made in the US by Hayden Mfg. Co. between 1893 and 1909. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and sterling. The top is a sun symbol with the words "Easter Greeting".
This bookmark was made in the US by Hayden Mfg. Co. between 1893 and 1909. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and sterling. The top is a sun symbol with the words "Easter Greeting".
This bookmark is made in Norway. It has 925S and a hallmark on the front blade. The top is of a Norse ship done in enamel and the word NORGE underneath it. The date is unknown.
This bookmark is made in Norway. It has 925S and a hallmark on the front blade. The top is of a Norse ship done in enamel and the word NORGE underneath it. The date is unknown.
This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the small blade on the back. It is in the shape of a sword with an art nouveau design on top. The blade is inscribed "Anna."
This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked sterling on the small blade on the back. It is in the shape of a sword with an art nouveau design on top. The blade is inscribed "Anna."
 This bookmark was made in the US by Jayo. It is marked with the makers hallmark, and Patent No. 163572. The patent is a design patent dated June 12, 1951 by Wesley M. Cowen and is titled Book Page Marker. An identical regular patent, No. 2,610,074 is dated Sept. 9, 1952 by Louis G. Meyers. The bookmark is a spring arm action where the clip part is attached to the cover or back binding and the arm holds the page.
This bookmark was made in the US by Jayo. It is marked with the makers hallmark, and Patent No. 163572. The patent is a design patent dated June 12, 1951 by Wesley M. Cowen and is titled Book Page Marker. An identical regular patent, No. 2,610,074 is dated Sept. 9, 1952 by Louis G. Meyers. The bookmark is a spring arm action where the clip part is attached to the cover or back binding and the arm holds the page.
 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 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 as an advertisement for St. Raphael wine. It is painted tin and has a picture of a woman in the center.
This bookmark was made in the US as an advertisement for St. Raphael wine. It is painted tin and has a picture of a woman in the center.
This bookmark is probably fairly recent. It's probably a copy of an older piece. The manufacturer and date is unknown. It is only marked 925. It looks like the figure of Tinker Bell.
This bookmark is probably fairly recent. It's probably a copy of an older piece. The manufacturer and date is unknown. It is only marked 925. It looks like the figure of Tinker Bell.
This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked with a hallmark and  830S.  The top is a bust of of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Bjørnson (1832-1910) was a famous Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903. The bookmark is from 1932 and was made in connection with celebration of Bjørnson`s 100 year anniversary of his birth.  On the front is the first part of Norway`s national anthem; “JA VI ELSKER DETTE LANDET”
This bookmark was made in Norway. It is marked with a hallmark and 830S. The top is a bust of of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Bjørnson (1832-1910) was a famous Norwegian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903. The bookmark is from 1932 and was made in connection with celebration of Bjørnson`s 100 year anniversary of his birth. On the front is the first part of Norway`s national anthem; “JA VI ELSKER DETTE LANDET”
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