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Marks and object identification

A clue-based encyclopedia of marks.

Search 1,101 visual references: 8 independently reviewed records and 1,093 clearly labeled previews. Audited auction context appears only inside a research-record dialog and is never a valuation of your object.

Identification boundary: a mark is one identity clue. It cannot by itself establish authenticity, exact date, material, condition, provenance, or value. Preview reconstructions remain comparison aids and are not treated as exact historical geometry. Source photographs for the expanded gallery are cited but are not republished.

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Search maker labels, transcribed mark text, locations, periods, and visual notes. Material, region, and family filters apply only to the 44 structured research records; provisional drawings remain available through collection and text search.

1,101 of 1,101 atlas records match · 44 research records · 1,057 provisional drawings

8 reviewed matches and 1,093 preview matches.

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Gorham lion–anchor–G sequence

Gorham Manufacturing Company · 1865–present

Observed matching auction results

$200–$1,400 audited interquartile band · median $550

Scope: Gorham-titled sterling, silver, silver-gilt, flatware, and hollowware sold lots; object and material mix remains broad.

16,017 sold lots · 435 auction houses · 1986–2026 · matched on “gorham” · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

Pilot subgroup band: 0.6–0.8× its intrinsic-silver reference. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

Observed sold results from our auction database, not a valuation of your object. The price basis may or may not include buyer premium.

Record

Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Region
United States
Period
1865–present or later variants; exact end unresolved
Materials
silver, sterling
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Meissen crossed-swords factory mark

Meissen manufactory · 1722–present

Observed matching auction results

$150–$900 audited interquartile band · median $350

Scope: Meissen porcelain objects across multiple forms and periods.

8,178 sold lots · 339 auction houses · 1989–2026 · matched on “meissen” · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

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Record

Maker
Meissen manufactory
Region
Meissen, Germany
Period
1722–present or later variants; exact end unresolved
Materials
hard-paste porcelain
Cluster
Pottery & porcelain
Visual
Withheld pending review

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Tiffany Favrile maker inscription

Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company · 1893–1933

Observed matching auction results

$325–$1,700 audited interquartile band · median $700

Scope: Favrile-titled glass objects; excludes Tiffany silver by using the Favrile alias.

4,953 sold lots · 293 auction houses · 1989–2026 · matched on “favrile” · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

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Record

Maker
Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company
Region
New York, United States
Period
1893–1933
Materials
Favrile glass
Cluster
Art glass
Visual
Withheld pending review

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Owens-Illinois diamond–oval–I base mark

Owens-Illinois Glass Company · 1929–1966

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Maker
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Region
United States
Period
1929–1966
Materials
container glass
Cluster
Bottle bases
Visual
Withheld pending review

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Armand Marseille mold 390 neck mark

Armand Marseille · 1900–1938

Observed matching auction results

$25–$100 audited interquartile band · median $50

Scope: Armand Marseille dolls and doll heads across models and condition levels.

525 sold lots · 88 auction houses · 1994–2026 · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

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Record

Maker
Armand Marseille
Region
Germany
Period
1900–1938
Materials
bisque head, composition body
Cluster
Doll marks
Visual
Withheld pending review

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Case Tested XX tang stamp

W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company · 1920–1940

Observed matching auction results

$80–$175 audited interquartile band · median $120

Scope: Case XX knives across patterns, eras, and condition levels.

1,826 sold lots · 66 auction houses · 2011–2026 · matched on “case xx” · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

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Record

Maker
W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company
Region
United States
Period
1920–1940
Materials
knife steel
Cluster
Knife tang stamps
Visual
Withheld pending review

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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American silver makers

Reviewed first, previews clearly labeled

8 independently reviewed records lead the structured corpus. Remaining records stay searchable previews until the evidence and visual-review gates agree.

George Aiken

George Aiken · 1765–1832

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
G. Aiken
Maker
George Aiken
Region
Baltimore, MD
Period
(b.1765 - d.1832) Active c.1787 - 1823
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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John B. Akin

John B. Akin · Active c.1820–c.1860

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
J.B.Akin
Maker
John B. Akin
Region
Danville, Kentucky
Period
Active c.1820 - c.1860
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Alexander & Riker

Alexander & Riker · Active c.1797–1800

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
A&R
Maker
Alexander & Riker
Region
New York, NY
Period
Active c.1797 - 1800
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Isaac Alexander

Isaac Alexander · Active c.1850, probably Alexander's retail mark

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
I.Alexander
Maker
Isaac Alexander
Region
(attributed mark)
Period
Active c.1850, probably Alexander's retail mark.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Allcock & Allen

Allcock & Allen · Active c.1810–1820

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
A&A
Maker
Allcock & Allen
Region
New York, NY
Period
Active c.1810 - 1820
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Thomas Arnold

Thomas Arnold · 1739–1828

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
Arnold
Maker
Thomas Arnold
Region
Newport, RI
Period
(b.1739 - d.1828) Active c.1751 - 1828
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Samuel Ayres

Samuel Ayres · 1767–1824

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
S.Ayres
Maker
Samuel Ayres
Region
Lexington & Danville, Kentucky
Period
(b.1767 - d.1824) Active c.1784-1822 in Lexington, 1823-1824 working in Danville, also involved in Ayres & Haydon and Ayres & Hiter.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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John W. Abbot

John W. Abbot · 1790–1850

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
J.Abbot
Maker
John W. Abbot
Region
Portsmouth, NH
Period
(b.1790 - d.1850)
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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J. Adam

J. Adam · Active first half 19th century

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
J.Adam
Maker
J. Adam
Region
Location Unknown
Period
Active first half 19th century.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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James Adam

James Adam · 1755–1798

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
I.Adam
Maker
James Adam
Region
Alexandria, VA
Period
(b.1755 - d.1798)
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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James Adam

James Adam · 1755–1798

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
I. Adam
Maker
James Adam
Region
Alexandria, VA
Period
(b.1755 - d.1798)
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Albert F. Adams

Albert F. Adams · Active c.1860's

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
A.F.Adams
Maker
Albert F. Adams
Region
Nashua, NH
Period
Active c.1860's
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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William Adams

William Adams · Active c.1831–1842

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
W.Adams
Maker
William Adams
Region
New York, NY
Period
Active c.1831 - 1842
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Allan Adler

Allan Adler · 1939–2003

Observed matching auction results

$250–$2,450 audited interquartile band · median $600

Scope: Allan Adler-titled sterling and silver objects across forms and weights.

253 sold lots · 75 auction houses · 1987–2026 · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

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Record

Mark
Adler, Allan
Maker
Allan Adler
Region
Los Angeles, California
Period
1939 - 2003
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Paul Adler

Paul Adler · c.1945–6

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
P.Adler, L.A.
Maker
Paul Adler
Region
California
Period
c.1945 - 6
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Paul Adler

Paul Adler · c.1945–6

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
Adler, Paul
Maker
Paul Adler
Region
California
Period
c.1945 - 6
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Ahrendt & Kautzman

Ahrendt & Kautzman · c.1910–1922

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
A&K
Maker
Ahrendt & Kautzman
Region
Newark, NJ, Rhode Island
Period
c.1910 - 1922
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Ahrendt & Kautzman

Ahrendt & Kautzman · c.1910–1922

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
AK
Maker
Ahrendt & Kautzman
Region
Newark, NJ, Rhode Island
Period
c.1910 - 1922
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Rafael Alfandary

Rafael Alfandary · active c.1970–1980, studio jeweler, mostly worked in brass & copper

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
Rafael, Canada
Maker
Rafael Alfandary
Region
Toronto, Canada
Period
active c.1970-1980, studio jeweler, mostly worked in brass & copper
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Alvin Manufacturing Co.

Alvin Manufacturing Co. · 1886–present

Observed matching auction results

$125–$1,000 audited interquartile band · median $375

Scope: Titles containing the audited alias “Alvin sterling”; excludes unrelated Alvin names.

386 sold lots · 134 auction houses · 1994–2026 · matched on “alvin sterling” · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

Pilot subgroup band: 0.6–0.8× its intrinsic-silver reference. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

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Record

Mark
Alvin
Maker
Alvin Manufacturing Co.
Region
Providence, Rhode Island
Period
1886 - Present
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Alvin Manufacturing Co.

Alvin Manufacturing Co. · 1886–present

Observed matching auction results

$125–$1,000 audited interquartile band · median $375

Scope: Titles containing the audited alias “Alvin sterling”; excludes unrelated Alvin names.

386 sold lots · 134 auction houses · 1994–2026 · matched on “alvin sterling” · generated 2026-08-03 · reviewed 2026-08-03

Pilot subgroup band: 0.6–0.8× its intrinsic-silver reference. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

Observed sold results from our auction database, not a valuation of your object. The price basis may or may not include buyer premium.

Record

Mark
A
Maker
Alvin Manufacturing Co.
Region
Providence, Rhode Island
Period
1886 - Present
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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American Silver Co.

American Silver Co. · 1901–1935

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: the sampled title matches mixed this maker with unrelated material. Generic title matching is unsafe.

Record

Mark
Asco
Maker
American Silver Co.
Region
Bristol, Connecticut
Period
1901 - 1935
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Amston Silver Co.

Amston Silver Co. · c.1910–1960

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Amston
Maker
Amston Silver Co.
Region
Meriden, Connecticut
Period
c.1910 - 1960
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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Gunnar Andersen

Gunnar Andersen · Died c.1950, handmade Arts & Crafts flatware, designer of the Karen pattern, later produced by ONC

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
G.Andersen
Maker
Gunnar Andersen
Region
Illinois or Wisconsin
Period
Died c.1950, handmade Arts & Crafts flatware, designer of the Karen pattern, later produced by ONC.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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Charles H. Ankeny

Charles H. Ankeny · c.1860's

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
C.H.Ankeny
Maker
Charles H. Ankeny
Region
Lafayette, Indiana
Period
c.1860's
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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James Annin

James Annin · 1829–1850

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
Jas. Annin
Maker
James Annin
Region
Leroy, NY
Period
(b.1829) Active c.1850 - ? Silversmiths and jewelers, primarily a retailer. In partnership with son, Herbert, by 1880.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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Apollo Silver Co.

Apollo Silver Co. · ?–c.1898

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: the sampled title matches mixed this maker with unrelated material. Generic title matching is unsafe.

Record

Mark
Apollo
Maker
Apollo Silver Co.
Region
New York, NY
Period
? - c.1898
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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James Appleton

James Appleton · Active c.1834–1846, jeweler and retailer of silver

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
J. Appleton
Maker
James Appleton
Region
Portland, Maine
Period
Active c.1834-1846, jeweler and retailer of silver.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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James R. Armiger Co.

James R. Armiger Co. · 1892–1936

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
J.R.Armiger
Maker
James R. Armiger Co.
Region
Baltimore, Maryland
Period
1892-1936
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Niels Arnzen

Niels Arnzen · b. 1818

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
N.Arnzen
Maker
Niels Arnzen
Region
Fall River, MA
Period
(b. 1818, Denmark) Active mid-19th century.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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Arrowsmith Silver Corp.

Arrowsmith Silver Corp. · c.1960–1966

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Arrowsmith
Maker
Arrowsmith Silver Corp.
Region
Brooklyn, New York
Period
c.1960 - 1966
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

Reference clues only. Reconstruction for visual comparison — not authentication, exact dating, or valuation.

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The Art Silver Shop

The Art Silver Shop · 1912–c.1930s

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
ASS
Maker
The Art Silver Shop
Region
Chicago, Illinois
Period
1912 - c.1930s
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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The Art Silver Shop

The Art Silver Shop · 1912–c.1930s

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Art Silver Shop
Maker
The Art Silver Shop
Region
Chicago, Illinois
Period
1912 - c.1930s
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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Harvey Avedon

Harvey Avedon · Active ca.1940's–c.1965. Designer and manufacturer of sterling & gold men's jewelry and accessories. Some of his work, including gold cigarette lighters, were known to have been retailed by Tiffany & Co. Also used a mark that was a single letter "A"

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
Avedon Sterling
Maker
Harvey Avedon
Region
New York, NY
Period
Active ca.1940's - c.1965. Designer and manufacturer of sterling & gold men's jewelry and accessories. Some of his work, including gold cigarette lighters, were known to have been retailed by Tiffany & Co. Also used a mark that was a single letter "A".
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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Ebenezer Byram Ayers

Ebenezer Byram Ayers · 1774–1853

Observed matching auction results

Auction figures are withheld: this maker name is too common to match lots reliably.

Record

Mark
E.B.Ayers
Maker
Ebenezer Byram Ayers
Region
Louisville, KY
Period
(b.1774 - d.1853) Working in Louisville from 1816 to 1831.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

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Ayres & Haydon

Ayres & Haydon · Active 1811–1813, partnership of Samuel Ayres and Noah Haydon

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
A&H
Maker
Ayres & Haydon
Region
Lexington, KY
Period
Active 1811-1813, partnership of Samuel Ayres and Noah Haydon.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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Samuel Ayres

Samuel Ayres · 1767–1824

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
S.Ayres
Maker
Samuel Ayres
Region
Lexington & Danville, Kentucky
Period
(b.1767 - d.1824) Active c.1784-1822 in Lexington, 1823-1824 working in Danville, also involved in Ayres & Haydon and Ayres & Hiter.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Reviewed

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Thomas R. J. Ayres

Thomas R. J. Ayres · 1805–1878

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
T.Ayres
Maker
Thomas R. J. Ayres
Region
Danville, Kentucky/Keokuk, Iowa
Period
(b.1805 - d.1878) Danville, 1823-c.1864, Keokuk, c.1864-1878. Son of Samuel Ayers. Gunsmith, jeweler and silversmith.
Materials
American silver
Cluster
Silver & plate
Visual
Line reconstruction
Source detail
Limited

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Solid silver or plate?

Start with the words actually stamped on the object.

These terms narrow the material question; none authenticates the maker or values the object.

STERLING or 925: a fineness claim, not proof of maker, age, or authenticity.

COIN: a historical US silver-standard clue; exact fineness still needs object-specific evidence.

800: commonly indicates 800 parts per thousand silver where the mark is genuine.

EPNS, silver plate, or plated: plate context, not solid-silver content.

IS and company initials: often maker or company identifiers, not a fineness guarantee by themselves.

FTC silver-marking consumer guidance · London Assay Office fineness guidance

Low-confidence comparison reconstruction. This drawing can help compare broad visible form, but it cannot identify or authenticate an object.

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