Silver Bookmarks

This bookmark was made in China. It is made of tin and enamel paint and is red with a Chinese symbol on the top. Written underneath the symbol is "Good Luck". The date is 1970 - 1980.

This bookmark is American made but is only marked Sterling. It was made by Webster Company and sold as a letter opener. Date 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is a William B. Kerr & Co. piece. It has the American Beauty mark and is stamped 923, probably a catalog number. It was made around the turn of the 20th century.

This bookmark is only marked Sterling. It is probably American made. It is in the Victorian style so it could be from that time frame.

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 probably made in a Scandanavian country but I can't tell. It is marked 830S with an unknown hallmark. The top is a mask with two serpents coming out of the top. Date is unknown.

This bookmark was probably made in Scotland. It is in the shape of a trowel with an agate handle. The center blade is inscribed Pikes Peak. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark was made in the US by The Meek Co. It is a celluloid bookmark in the shape of a shield with a picture of the Liberty Bell as the center blade. The back says "Weferling's Vienna Cafe, 91 Main St., Bangor ME., Tel. 526-11". "Baking, Ice cream, Catering. Where you will always find the Best., Lewis Hegwein, Prop." The date is 1900 - 1915.