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.
This bookmark was made in the US and is marked "Design copyrighted by Allan Sutherland 1912." It is a celluloid religious bookmark with a quote from the Bible, Exodus 20:3-17, the ten commandments. The top has a red flower with it's leaves.
This bookmark was made by an unknown manufacturer possibly in Finland. It has a shield of silver and red enamel with a figural lion. The top has a blue silk tassel. The date is 1920 - 1930.
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 the US by Shiebler. It has the manufacturers hallmark and sterling on the back. The top has a medallion of a Roman warrior. The date is 1890 - 1900.
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 is American made by The Napier Company. It is marked Napier Sterling. The top of the bookmark is in the shape of a flower. The date is somewhere after 1922.
This bookmark is from Galicia in north west Spain. It is marked MALDE with two hallmarks for the manufacturer that still exists in La Corua. It is a representation of the cross of Santiago (St. James). The scallop shell in the center of the cross is associated with the pilgrims that visit the St. James's shrine in Santiago de Compostela. The date is unknown.
This bookmark was made in Mexico. It is marked with the mark of the Union Nacional de Industriales de la Plata. The number 23 inside it is the makers mark. The back is marked Mexico Sterling. The inside blade is a cross with a crown and and eight pointed star. The date is unknown.
