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Welcome to Silver Bookmarks
Here you will find a reference site of antique silver (among other materials) bookmarks. There are over 1200 pieces and are displayed with an interactive catalog where all bookmarks are numbered and can be seen enlarged with a picture of any hallmark they may have. Browse by number, group, material, origin, manufacturer, shape, style or date or search by text.
More about this site...Random Bookmarks from the Collection
This bookmark is only marked Sterling but is manufactured by Concra. It is a simple bookmark with the top in the shape of a shield. The date is 1950 - 1970.
This bookmark was made in the US by H.H. Curtis, Inc. It is marked with the manufacturers hallmark, sterling and the number 700. The back in inscribed "Philopena". It is in the shape of a sword with a blue enamel grip and a fancy flowery hilt. It was once finished in a gold wash. The date is 1890 - 1910.
This bookmark was made in China. It is marked with two hallmarks, one of which is a Chinese character. It is in the shape of a trowel with bamboo leaves inscribed on the blade and the bamboo stalk as the handle. The date is 1900 - 1910
This bookmark was made in the US by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked with a hallmark of a triangle enclosing the letter H and sterling. The top is a white and black enamel shield. The date is 1900 - 1910.
This bookmark was made between 1940 - 1960. It is silver and has a hallmark on the back which says STC.SIL. It has the word Tasmania stamped on the top.
This bookmark was made in the US by Webster. It is marked only sterling. Originally, it had a large silk ribbon with a tassel at the end. It is heart shaped with a picture of a dove. The date is 1913.
This bookmark was made in Peru by an unknown manufacturer. It is marked 925 and JR with an unknown mark. It has a figural Incan man with a large headress holding two poles. The front is marked Peru. The date is 1920 - 1930.
This bookmark was made in France. It is unmarked but is probably silver plate or low grade french silver. A crowned eagle is at the top with the Cross of Larraine at its center. The date is 1890 - 1900.
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