Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of green celluloid and brass and still has the original tassel. On the top blade, is a cicada standing on an urn. The date is probably 1910 - 1930. The bookmark has no manufacturers markings.

This bookmark was made possibly in South America or New Zeland. The top of the mark is a man, possibly a Maori. It is marked 0900 on the back of the top. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in Mexico between 1930 - 1940. It is marked with the National hallmark for Mexico and Sterling 0.925. The rest of the mark is too warn to see. It is in the shape of an owl.

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 was made in China. It is marked with two hallmarks, one of which is a Chinese character. It is in the shape of a trowel with bamboo leaves inscribed on the blade and the bamboo stalk as the handle. The date is 1900 - 1910

This bookmark was made in the US by Thomas F. Brogan of New York. It is marked with the makers hallmark which is a 5 pointed star and the word sterling. The top is a figural fleur de lis. The date is 1893.

This bookmark was made in the US by R. Blackington. It is marked with the makers hallmark and Sterling. the top is a figural anchor. The date is 1950 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the makers hallmark, sterling and the number 42 and a five pointed star as the date mark for 1888. The top blade consists of 7 pansy flowers. It is one of 33 bookmarks sold in the Autumn 1888 silver catalog.