Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is American made by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Sterling Front which means that the blade is not silver. The top of the bookmark is the head of the author Tennyson. Date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by the Westminster Press of Philadelphia, PA. It is a celluloid bookmark with the star spangled banner printed on the front. The top is in the shape of a shield with a US flag and a ribbon on top with "E. Pluribus Unum." The date is 1905 - 1915.

This bookmark was made in Coventry, England by Thomas Stevens in 1876 and is known as a Stevengraph. It was made for the Centenial celebration for the US. It is made of woven silk on a Jacquard loom and has a picture of George Washington. It says, "The first in peace, the first in war, the first in the hearts of his countrymen." The back is marked T Stevens Coventry England.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is hallmarked on the back with the Gorham mark of lion, anchor, G and the date letter M signifying 1880. The top blade has a fancy design which could possibly be letter for some organization and the date 1872 - 1897.

This bookmark is American made by A.F. Towle & Son Co. which later became Towle Silversmiths. It has the older mark on the back along with the word Sterling and the number 1. It has flowers and leaves on the top blade on the front. The date is around 1890.

This bookmark was made in France as a souvenir of the Musee de L'Armee. It is silver plated brass, abalone and mother-of-pearl. The top has a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a wreath. Underneath there is an eagle. The Musee de L'Armee, located at the Invalides in Paris, France was originally built as a hotel for disabled soldiers (Invalides) by Louis XIV and now houses the Tomb of Napoleon 1st and the museum of the Army of France.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked only sterling on the back. The top is a figural snake with a ruby head and red eyes coiled around the top of the bookmark. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is a set of medallions depicting scenes from Shakespeares plays linked together with a medallion at the bottom of the head of Shakespeare himself. The other end has a large red tassel. The date is 1960 - 1970.