Silver Bookmarks

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 the US by William Kerr. It has his famous hallmark on the back. The to is an angel or cherub.

This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked Sterling and has a number AT180112. It is an arrow and a heart with a ribbon in between, where the heart is a clip that attaches to the binding and the arrow marks the page. The date is 1930 - 1950.

This bookmark was made in the US in 1926. It has a silver medalion on top with the Liberty Bell surrounded by the words "Sesquicentenial Phiadelphia PA. 1776 - 1926." The blades are made of chrome.

This bookmark was made by Reed & Barton and is new. It is part of their Francis the 1st silverware design. It is marked REED & BARTON Sterling.

This bookmark is marked Sterling with the makers hallmark. It was made by R. Blackington & Co. circa 1900. I have two of these bookmarks. On one of them, the hallmark is on the front, and the other has the hallmark on the back. One was a goof. But which one?

This bookmark is made in the US by Shiebler. It is marked with the makers mark and 2273. The top has a very detailed figural lion standing on it's two hind legs with his front paws in the air. There is a small second blade behind the front blade. The date is 1900 - 1910.

This bookmark is American made. It is marked Lunt Sterling and the number 17. Date unknown.