Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is American made. It is marked S. Kirk & Son Sterling and the number 8. I can't be sure of the manufactured date. I have two of these bookmarks and one is solid in back and the other is indented and the pattern can be seen from the back. I guess the solid one is older.

This bookmark was made in the US by Tiffany an Co. It is marked Tiffany and Co. and Sterling Silver. It is in the shape of Atlas holding a clock on his shoulders. It is probably from 1940 - 1950.

This bookmark was made in the US. It is silver plate and was probably a souvenir bookmark from the S.S. California. It has a picture of the ship on top and reads Panama Pacific Line on the bottom of the shield. The back has a large wreath and bow inscribed. The maker and date are unknown.

This bookmark is American made by J.H. Johnston & Co and is marked J. H. Johnston & Co Sterling PAT APD FOR (patent applied for). It is in the shape of a Page from King Arthur''s court times. It is very detailed on the front and the back. The blade is inscribed 'Your Page'". This mark was manufactured between 1882 - 1904. "

This bookmark was made in Europe, possibly France. The top is a hand painted porcelain medallion with a couple in 18th century garb. It is a brass bookmark with a dore finish. The date is 1870 - 1900.

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 and is a celluloid advertisement for the Penna. State Convention. It is probably more of a hang tag than a bookmark. It has a picture of green leaves on the top and a faded gray rose as the background. The date is 1894.

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.