Silver bookmarks. Bookmarks are an excellent choice for starting a silver collection. They can start at very low prices and come in a range of subjects. Many silver makers and retailers made, and still make, bookmarks. They also make excellent gifts for book lovers.
Below are some examples and price guides of silver bookmarks including a figural Asprey bookmark and an Art Nouveau cherub bookmark.
Asprey Sterling Silver Book Mark
London, 20th century
in the form of a southeastern European or Turkish man in historical attire; lg. 5 in.
Sold for US$828.75 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bookmark
Late 20th century
Length 4 inches, approximately 2 ounces.
Sold for $88 at Doyle in 2023
Sterling Silver Princess Ingrid Bookmark
Creator: Frank Whiting (Manufacturer)
Dimensions: Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Materials and Techniques: Sterling Silver
Place of Origin: United States
Period: 1940-1949
Date of Manufacture: 1945
Sold for US$195 at Mynt Auctions in 2023
Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver bookmark. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Dagger blade engraved with interlaced script monogram set in open frame. Cast terminal in form of winged cherub a guiding spirit to help you keep your place. Back plain. Fully marked including no. 922. Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x W 2 x D 1/2 in.
Sold for US$415 at Bidhaus in 2023
FINE ITALIAN SILVER ROMULUS REMUS ROME BOOKMARK
Finely worked silver bookmark to symbolize Rome. Etched, stamped and repoussé flowers and leaves surrounding a bas relief of Romulus and Remus. The myth of the twins Romulus & Remus were suckled by a she-wolf and founded the city of Rome.
Marked 800.
Weight: 25.8g.
Sold for US$30 at Converse Auctions in 2023
