Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is a French Palais Royal mother-of-pearl hand carved figural poodle sitting up on a pair of leaves. The date is 1880 - 1900.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling. The top is enamel and has a picture of a flower. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This two piece bookmark has an engraved charm marked on the front E.G. L. from F.H.P., and on the back XMAS '94. A white satin ribbon is attached to both parts. The blade is a gold color metal with ornate scroll work and a diamond etched finish.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Whitehead and Hoag Company of Newark NJ. It is a celluloid advertising bookmark for The Northern Trust Company of Chicago. The top has a picture of the bank building and the blade has information about the bank and the interest rates for savings and checking accounts. The back has a calendar for the year 1907. The bookmark is shaped like a key.

This bookmark was made in England. The date is 1887 and the manufacturer is David and Lionel Spiers from the mark. The top is in the shape of a horseshoe.

This bookmark was made in the US by The Whitehead and Hoag Co. in Newark, NJ. The patent on this is dated June 6, 1905. It is a view of the bottom of a pair of feet and is an advertisement for the Tappan Shoe Mfg. Co. of Coldwater Michigan. The back of the bookmark says "The Best is none too good for our customers. Shoddy Goods are dear at any price." "Do you wear TAPPAN Shoes? --- If not, why not?"

This bookmark is made in Norway. It is marked 830S and Norge. The top is a picture of a raised house and a tree. The date is 1930 - 1950.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is marked Gorham Sterling for Gump's. It is a corner page marker with a kind of Asian motif. Date is unknown.