What people are saying

"Hi I love your hand bookmark 0424 from Tiffany. May I purchase it from you? Sincerely, Susanne My email is susanasil@yahoo.com Thank you"

susanne silva - sacramento

"Looked on your site with interest as I collect silver book marks too. I think No. 1156 might be Payton, Pepper & Co., Birmingham, 1887-1895. Hope this helps, best regards, Brian"

Brian King - Nr. Cambridge, England

"Really a wonderful collection. Do you mind sharing the source for dating the Tiffany bookmarks, 1941- 1970? Thanks!"

Anonymous - Somewhere in the world

"Howie, I am trying to purchase an antique book marker for my friend for a gift as he has a small collection. I lile your brass Moonstone with Saphiret glass and others. If yours are not for sale where and how do I find an interesting old one. Your help is appreciated."

marcia g. - philadelphia

"Hi, I picked up a nice boxed silver topped with thistle and possibly bakelite (red) bookmark at an auction recently. I checked the patent No 212101 on the web and was directed to your site. I know very little about bookmarks and would appreciate any help you could possibly provide. The box has the jewellers name printed on it as: J.P. MacFarlane, 62 Argyll St, Dunoon. It appears to be quite old. Thank you in anticipation. my email is yorkieface@btinternet.com George "

George - Airdrie, Scotland

"They are beautiful......each and everyone. I was entralled with the extent of the collection and all the information. Are they your collection or are they for sale?"

diane - Nantucket

"Hello, I am a collector in Beijing, China. I have collected car brochures and bookmarks for several years. I would like to swap with you if you are interested in Chinese ones. write me at edwardzhao2@sina.com Best Regards Ed in Beijing"

Edward Zhao - Beijing, China

"Awesome collection! You do have the bookmark, like my father's. It's a Gorham Sterling made for Gump's, #0109. "

Leslie - Manhattan Beach

"Awesome collection!!! I also collect bookmarks: http://skirtukai.blogspot.com/ But my collection is from different bookmarks: wooden, plastic, magnetic, etc. "

Vaida - Lithuania

"AMAZING COLLECTION! (and wow, what an amazing website as well). "

deena - cathedral city, ca

"Beautiful collection. I particularly love your Gorham collection (the corner bookmarks are my fave!). I have 5 of them, but e-bay moves so slow! "

Stasia Dziubek - Burlington, VT

"Regarding the beautiful celluloid and silver bookmark 1096 I thought you might like to know I have the same in the original box. It was mde by Bernh. Knauer Oldenburg I.O. Germany. He was a goldsmith of fine reputation in the early 1900s. If interested in more info I can e-mail you some research from Laine Faarley. donmervin@gmail.com"

Don Baldwin - New Jersey

"Thank you for your very informative site. You have a fabulous collection! I learned that the silver bookmark I'm researching was made by the Webster Co. in 1913 (no. 0138). Now I just need to find its value."

Mary - Laramie

"Are these for sale? Do you offer prices?"

Anonymous - Somewhere in the world

"I once had a large collection and may consider starting again. Showing prices required would be a fantastic feature to you site. can you let me have a list please?"

david hooper - norwich uk

"I am trying to find a Tiffany World Map Bookmark to purchase. It is not available from Tiffany any longer and I see that you have one in your collection. No. 0426. Do you know how I can purchase one? Any help would be appreciated. email is gimmeshelter82@aol.com "

beverly - New York City

"I have recently been given 2 silver pieces with my grandparent's first names engraved on them. They are silver, have a stamp that looks like a house and the number 40. There is another stamp that I cannot read. They are obviously early 20th century, and I am guessing they were bookmarks given as a wedding present. My grandparents were married in 1919. Just a guess, but other than that they could really only be money clips, but I think they are too short for a money clip. They might have been for a Bible as they have what looks like stylistic Christian cross cut out design on the larger front face. There are three fork like prongs that bend back to the other side into an wide arrow head-like point. Comments? "

MB St. John - Southern California

"I have purchased a silver bookmark with the hallmarks that indicate it to be a Crisford and Norris with the datye of 1900. It is in excellent condition with a wonderful patina. It is 10.1 cm long and shaped almost like a sword with a hilt handle. It has no signs of repair and appears to be in original condition. I have two questions. One is should I clean it or leave it as is and second what would such an item bring on todays market. Appreciate any help I can get. Conatact me at Metalguy.ca@hotmail.com. Thanks for your help"

Frank Ryan - Ontario, Canada

"Your collection of silver bookmark is amazing. Congratulation with this. I also collect bookmarks. I have about a 10 000 paper bookmarks. My silvercollection stops at about a 75. Here in Holland it is very difficulkt to find them. And if you find, they are very expensive. I wish yoy many luk with your colection Dick"

Dick - Netherlads

"Are any of these Tiffany bookmarks for sale? If so, how does one order?"

Barbara Miller - MA

"Are any of these for sale? "

linda - irvine, ca.

"havne sale prices wud b gud. cannae see purpoise of this website"

Worm's eye - Landahn

"I have a Reed & Barton bookmark with a Roman Soldier on the front. I have no idea what this is worth - I can't find it anywhere. Any help would be appreciated. I received it about 25 years ago. Thank you."

Phyllis - York, PA, USA

"looking for a S. Kirk & sons bookmark to be engraved...or perrhaps a Stieff Kirk"

ann ray - baltimore

"I have a sterling circular bookmark by Gorham, # 0592 - commemorative - PRESIDENTIAL SILVER ANNIVERSARY AWARD. 1990. Can you tell me what this represents and how much it is worth? thanks so much!"

Joan Fields - North Carolina

"Hi i have a antique silver knife bookmark with the the marks of J - W - n - anchor - lion, which i believe is Birmingham 1887 but am unsure of the makers J - W marks. Maybe you could help me their. The bookmark is just something thats been knocking around the house for a long time so if anyone is interested please let me know. david.eaves@sky.com many thanks and congrats on a fantastic site."

D. Eaves - Windsor England

"Again, why do you not post prices? I came to buy a gift ...... "

gary gayno - USA; PA

"I keep coming back and did find my Gorham bookmark on your page. You date it 1881- when I bought it they said it was Gorham-Whiting now I'm wondering why? I'll just have to keep coming back maybe Ill find the answer. Mine is the cherub B1471M so sweet, I am up to three now. I would like to see any warnings you may know about buying these pnline, like I see some asvertised as old or antique and I know they aren't. Some it's hard to tell. BB"

BB - The Evergreen state WA

"I just got started so we'll see how long it takes me to catch up with you only 1099 to go lol. I just bought a silver Gorham/Whiting bookmark, supposedly aged between 1850-1899. I didn't see one on your site. I also wondered about pricing and value but to a collector the price isn't what's important so I'm not sure that you need to be a source on price I was more interested in the history and information than price that's invaluable. I expect you to become the expert on this topic and that a book will follow it's only reasonable, we need to use them occasionally after all. To the person who wanted a remake forget it there are plenty of old ones around go for the real deal.;-) "

BB - The Evergreen state WA

"Item No. 0051 appears to be in the shape of a seed pod that pops open in the same general "V" shape/manner as replicated in the bookmark. I don't know the name of the tree on which the pod occurs but immediately recognized it from memories of my childhood in Indiana."

Frawn - California

"Since I am the person who got you started i must say how proud of you and this website i am. this is fabulous - i now have 22 bookmarks!"

Iris - Birmingham

"Wow... You have a WONDERFUL collection. Very intresting and inspiring. I wish I could have atleast ONE of my choice but don't knw where to look for it :("

Maryam S Mir - Belgium

"Stan, he was my grandfather also and I've wondered what happened to all the models. :)"

M Pascoo - California

"First, let me say what a well done site! I agree with the other comments on your wonderful presentation and collection. However, like others have mentioned, knowing what was paid or how you now value your pieces would put the cherry on top of this sundae and make it a one-of-a-kind resource. "

Karje K. - Oregon

"the bookmark from TA Kohn was made by my great grandfather. Very cool to see."

jackie - long island

"I was wondering if any of these book marks are sold anywhere - remakes of course........ Could you help me with that.... we need about 25 antique book marks for a holdiay gift for a small company and I can't find any unique bookmarks but your site is simply unbelievable...... so many thanks in adavance... Mina "

Mina - New York City

"An exquisite and amazing collection, beautifully presented here."

Andrew and Annabelle - Peets, MB

"No. 0854 was patented by my grandfather. My family still have one or two of these. We also have some of what I guess you would call his prototypes. "

S. PASCOO - NY

"Some of these are very exquisite...beautiful! "

Lisa P. - OC, California

"What about prices?"

G Short - England

"This is my site and I welcome any and all comments. Thanks."

Howie S. - Manhattan Beach, CA