Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in the US by J.F. Fradley. It is marked on the back with sterling, the manufacturers hallmark of a cross, the number 1864, the number 36, and Benedict. This is a figure of the Shakespeare character from the play Much Ado About Nothing. The date is 1870 - 1936.

This bookmark was made in Mexico. It is marked Hechoen Mexico, DF 925 GZH and the National symbol of the eagle with the number 90 inside. It is round with the center blade of a donkey.

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 was made in Germany. It is marked Dusseldorf and 800 on the back. The top is a clown doing a hand stand. The blade is inscribed "Denk an mich Elke" which translates to “Think of me Elke”.

This bookmark was made in Mexico. It is marked Alpaca Mexico and is not silver. The center blade is a right hand with a ring. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was made in England. It is made entirely of tortoise shell probably around 1900 - 1920. It is not marked.

This bookmark was made in the Germany by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of wood with a hand carved dog on the top. It is unmarked and is probably dated from 1910 - 1930.

This bookmark was made in Helsinki, Finland by Karl A Lind. It is marked with many hallmarks, each with a different meaning. The 813H means it is .830 silver and the A6 is a date mark for 1930. The top is an enamel oval with a picture of the Finnish flag. It has a light blue silk tassel.