Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by George W. Shiebler & Co. from New York. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, Sterling and the number 2274, probably a catalog number. The top is a chain and the top blade is a crooked wire. The date is 1892 - 1915.

This bookmark was made for All Nippon Airways by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with the ANA logo and on the back the mark is a club (the kind on playing cards) and the word silver. Date is probably 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark was made in Japan. It is brass and has a medallion of a man, possibly Columbus. There are also flowers surrounding the medallion The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by The American Art Works of Coshocton, Ohio. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark for the Kellogg Furniture Co. It is a calendar for the years 1910 - 1915 with a rotating dial in the back. The instructions read "Turn wheel until month appears in column with present year. Top will show days of the week. Use 1912 printed in red for JAN. and FEB (Leap Year)." It also has the birth stones for each month.

This bookmark is Danish marked with the Swedish import marks. It is marked lmp. H.Gr. 830 S on the back. It has a scallop shell on the top and the blade is hand hammered. Date is 1917 - 1938.

This bookmark was made in the US. It is only marked Sterling Front It is a bust of Longfellow and was one of a series of bookmarks. A similar one with a bust of Tennyson can be seen in Group 8 No. 147. Date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in England or Scotland. It is a thistle with a purple citrine jewel on top. It is made of brass. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is made in the US by F.A. Hermann Co. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark and is also marked Sterling. The front is enamel with a picture of fruit and flowers.