Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark is American made sometime between 1900 - 1920. It is an art nouveau piece marked only Sterling 925/1000 on the back. It has a bunch of grapes and a grape leaf on the top. Manufacturer is unknown.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is made of mother-of-pearl and silver and had a red silk tassel on top. There is a photo of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. on the blade. It was most likely used as a letter opener as well.

This bookmark was made in the US for Tiffany. It is marked Tiffany & Co. and Sterling. The top blade has an iteresting design and a silk tassel is attached to the top. The date is 1900 - 1920.

This bookmark was made in the US by The Robbins Co. for the Boy Scouts of America. The top has the fleur de lis Boy Scouts symbol surrounded by the words "Boy Scouts of America National Council New York City". The card that it came with says "Tis but a simple marker, Yet your place t'will always keep, And show the place where you left off When you .......... dozed .... off ....... to ...... sleep." The date is 1950 - 1960.

This bookmark was made in Birmingham, England in 1900. It is marked with the Birmingham marks and the letter "a" for the year 1900. It is in the shape of a trowel with a fancy victorian handle.

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 13, and Mr. Micawber. This is a figure of the Dickens character from the book David Copperfield. The date is 1890 - 1936.

This bookmark was made in the US by Gorham. It is very similar to one from the 1888 catalog. It is marked with the Gorham hallmarks and the catalog number 26. The top blade is full of flowers. The date is 1885 - 1895.

This bookmark was made in the US by R. Blackington for Tiffany. It is marked with the hallmarks of both manufacturers. It is in the shape of a heart. The back is inscribed Love at Christmas 1976.