Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in London, England in 1888. It is a very large bookmark and was more likely used as a letter or page opener. It is marked SC, and the standard marks for London and 1888.

This bookmark is made in France and is a Stanhope or "peeper" bookmark. It is probably silver plate over brass on the fleur de lis on top and brass blades. It was made between 1890 and 1920. If you look through the "peep hole" you can see 6 photographs of different scenes. The center says "In Memory of Isle of Wight". The six photos are: "Ryde Pier", "The Green", "Osborne House", "Whippinghan Church", "SandDown Bay & Esplanade" and "West Cowes". It also says Made in France.

This bookmark was made in the US by Webster Co. It is only marked Sterling on the back. It is a figural cross with an art nouveau design. It is missing a ribbon that was originally attached to the top loop. The date is 1913.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling on the back. It has a curved shaped blade with a figural of leaves as the top blade. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by Kohn. It is marked KOHN Sterling 1636. The top is a figural flower with a bud which makes the top blade of the clip.

This is an American made bookmark. The manufacturer is Thomas F. Brogan and was made between 1896 and 1930. It is marked Sterling with the manufacturers mark (which is a five pointed star). The top of the bookmark is a silver bow.

This bookmark is American made by the Inman Company. It is marked Inman Sterling. The date of manufacture is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked with the makers hallmark, sterling and the number 33. The top blade is in the shape of a leaf. It is one of 33 bookmarks sold in the Autumn 1888 silver catalog.