Silver Bookmarks

This is an American made bookmark. The manufacturer is Gorham. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, Sterling and the catalog number 15. It large and heavy for a bookmark. It has the picture of a feather. It's nicely detailed. It is from the Autumn 1888 Gorham Catalog. It is one of 33 different bookmarks offered that year.

This bookmark is not that old. It's probably from the 1960's - 1970's. It is marked Tiffany and Co Sterling on the back. The front has a red enamel heart.

This bookmark is probably made in Japan. It is made of brass and enamel and is unmarked. It is a picture of a bird with enamel wings resting on a branch. The date is probably very recent.

This bookmark is from Norway. It is marked N.M. BESKYTTET 830S A N A (two horizontal A's) NORDLIE, ARNE EMANUEL 1908 - 1995 OSLO.NM stands for Norsk Mønster (Norwegian pattern) Beskyttet (protected) started using after 1929. It is a very unusual piece. The smaller part clips onto a page where the connecting bar swings to let the longer part hang over the front or back cover of the book.

This bookmark is American made sometime before 1921. The manufacturer is Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co. It is marked with Sterling and a hallmark. The top of the bookmark depicts the Bard himself.

This bookmark was made in the US by William Kerr. It is marked with the makers hallmark and sterling. The top is a figural orchid flower. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Daniel Low and Co. It is comprised of a flat blade connected by chain to a mechanical pencil. It is marked sterling on the top of the pencil and engraved Salem on the blade. The blade also shows the famous Salem witch riding a broom, the trademark of Daniel Low.

This bookmark was made in the US by Woodside Sterling Co. It is marked sterling 1352 along with the manufacturers hallmark. It is an art nouveau design with a fancy fleur-de-lis on top.