AppraisilyMarks

Maker's marks and object identification reference.

Identification boundary: a mark is one identity clue. It cannot by itself establish authenticity, exact date, material, condition, provenance, or value. Full boundary10,163 visual references: 8 independently reviewed records and 10,155 clearly labeled previews. Preview reconstructions remain comparison aids and are not treated as exact historical geometry. Source photographs behind provisional drawings are cited but are not republished. Reviewed auction context appears only inside record dialogs and is never a valuation of your object.

10,163 of 10,163 atlas records match · 44 research records · 10,119 catalog makers8 reviewed matches and 10,155 preview matches.

Gorham lion–anchor–G sequence

Gorham Manufacturing Company · 1865–present

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Region
United States
Broad 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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George Aiken

George Aiken · 1765–1832

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
G. Aiken
Maker
George Aiken
Region
Baltimore, MD
Maker dates and recorded working 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
J.B.Akin
Maker
John B. Akin
Region
Danville, Kentucky
Recorded working 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
A&R
Maker
Alexander & Riker
Region
New York, NY
Recorded working 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
I.Alexander
Maker
Isaac Alexander
Region
(attributed mark)
Reference note
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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
A&A
Maker
Allcock & Allen
Region
New York, NY
Recorded working 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Arnold
Maker
Thomas Arnold
Region
Newport, RI
Maker dates and recorded working 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
Reference note
(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

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

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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
Maker dates
(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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
J.Adam
Maker
J. Adam
Region
Location Unknown
Recorded working 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
I.Adam
Maker
James Adam
Region
Alexandria, VA
Maker dates
(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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
I. Adam
Maker
James Adam
Region
Alexandria, VA
Maker dates
(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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
A.F.Adams
Maker
Albert F. Adams
Region
Nashua, NH
Recorded working period
Active 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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William Adams

William Adams · Active c.1831–1842

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
W.Adams
Maker
William Adams
Region
New York, NY
Recorded working 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Adler, Allan
Maker
Allan Adler
Region
Los Angeles, California
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
P.Adler, L.A.
Maker
Paul Adler
Region
California
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Adler, Paul
Maker
Paul Adler
Region
California
Broad 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
Broad 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
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Rafael, Canada
Maker
Rafael Alfandary
Region
Toronto, Canada
Reference note
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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

0.74–0.90× melt · $40–49/ozt of sterling

Usually sells near (or below) its silver value.

Interquartile spread of realized price divided by intrinsic silver value, from 9 weighable lots across 6 auction houses (substantial weighable lots, recent window). Every lot is measured against the silver price at its own sale date.

Heavy weighable pieces sit at the low end; small decorative items run higher under the same maker. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

Record

Mark
Alvin
Maker
Alvin Manufacturing Co.
Region
Providence, Rhode Island
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

0.74–0.90× melt · $40–49/ozt of sterling

Usually sells near (or below) its silver value.

Interquartile spread of realized price divided by intrinsic silver value, from 9 weighable lots across 6 auction houses (substantial weighable lots, recent window). Every lot is measured against the silver price at its own sale date.

Heavy weighable pieces sit at the low end; small decorative items run higher under the same maker. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

Record

Mark
A
Maker
Alvin Manufacturing Co.
Region
Providence, Rhode Island
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

0.85–1.27× melt · $46–69/ozt of sterling

Usually sells near (or below) its silver value.

Interquartile spread of realized price divided by intrinsic silver value, from 18 weighable lots across 12 auction houses (substantial weighable lots, all years). Every lot is measured against the silver price at its own sale date.

Heavy weighable pieces sit at the low end; small decorative items run higher under the same maker. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

Record

Mark
Asco
Maker
American Silver Co.
Region
Bristol, Connecticut
Broad 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.

0.69–1.01× melt · $37–55/ozt of sterling

Usually sells near (or below) its silver value.

Interquartile spread of realized price divided by intrinsic silver value, from 8 weighable lots across 8 auction houses (substantial weighable lots, all years). Every lot is measured against the silver price at its own sale date.

Heavy weighable pieces sit at the low end; small decorative items run higher under the same maker. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

Record

Mark
Amston
Maker
Amston Silver Co.
Region
Meriden, Connecticut
Broad period
c.1910 - 1960
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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Gunnar Andersen

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

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
G.Andersen
Maker
Gunnar Andersen
Region
Illinois or Wisconsin
Reference note
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

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

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Charles H. Ankeny

Charles H. Ankeny · c.1860's

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
C.H.Ankeny
Maker
Charles H. Ankeny
Region
Lafayette, Indiana
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Jas. Annin
Maker
James Annin
Region
Leroy, NY
Reference note
(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

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

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Apollo Silver Co.

Apollo Silver Co. · ?–c.1898

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Apollo
Maker
Apollo Silver Co.
Region
New York, NY
Reference note
? - c.1898
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 Appleton

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

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
J. Appleton
Maker
James Appleton
Region
Portland, Maine
Reference note
Active c.1834-1846, jeweler and retailer of silver.
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 R. Armiger Co.

James R. Armiger Co. · 1892–1936

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

1.05–1.70× melt · $57–92/ozt of sterling

Often sells modestly above its silver value.

Interquartile spread of realized price divided by intrinsic silver value, from 9 weighable lots across 6 auction houses (all weighable lots). Every lot is measured against the silver price at its own sale date.

Heavy weighable pieces sit at the low end; small decorative items run higher under the same maker. Do not use this maker-level band as a scrap decision.

Record

Mark
J.R.Armiger
Maker
James R. Armiger Co.
Region
Baltimore, Maryland
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
N.Arnzen
Maker
Niels Arnzen
Region
Fall River, MA
Maker dates and recorded working 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
Broad 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
Broad period
1912 - c.1930s
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
Art Silver Shop
Maker
The Art Silver Shop
Region
Chicago, Illinois
Broad period
1912 - c.1930s
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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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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
Avedon Sterling
Maker
Harvey Avedon
Region
New York, NY
Reference note
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

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

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Ebenezer Byram Ayers

Ebenezer Byram Ayers · 1774–1853

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Mark
E.B.Ayers
Maker
Ebenezer Byram Ayers
Region
Louisville, KY
Maker dates and recorded working period
(b.1774 - d.1853) Working in Louisville from 1816 to 1831.
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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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
Reference note
Active 1811-1813, partnership of Samuel Ayres and Noah Haydon.
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
Reference note
(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

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

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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
Reference note
(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

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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Maker
Meissen manufactory
Region
Meissen, Germany
Broad 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

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

Maker
Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company
Region
New York, United States
Broad 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
Broad period
1929–1966
Materials
container glass
Cluster
Bottle bases
Visual
Withheld pending review

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Armand Marseille mold 390 neck mark

Armand Marseille · 1900–1938

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

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

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Case Tested XX tang stamp

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

Observed matching auction results

No audited auction context is published for this maker.

Record

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

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Reading the words on the punch

STERLING · 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 · plated
Plate context, not solid-silver content.
IS · company initials
Often maker or company identifiers, not a fineness guarantee by themselves.

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

What this atlas is

All 10,163 references in one searchable catalog. The 44 structured research records appear first, 0 of them carrying an audited sold-price band from our auction database, and matching catalog makers continue in the same grid, 48 at a time. In a separately reviewed A-maker tranche, 25 catalog makers have maker-name lot-title evidence, 2 have reviewed no-reliable-match outcomes, and 1,344 remain explicitly pending.

What the catalog makers are: a searchable index into 16,705 source-linked marks catalogued at 925-1000.com and silvermakersmarks.co.uk, grouped under 10,119 maker identities. 4,012 carry a generated, source-linked reconstruction — 3,608 of those are explicitly low confidence — and 6,939 makers are still awaiting one. Oxidized marks are AI-assisted reconstructions, not photographs of original punches. Maker identity is provisional: matching names across the two collections are not merged. Each reviewed reconstruction locates a catalogue entry; it is not evidence about your object. Open a drawing and follow its source link to the cited reference page before drawing any conclusion — the exact punch geometry that identifies a mark lives in the source photograph, not in the reconstruction.

Makers · 10,119Marks · 16,705Reviewed drawings · 4,012Oxidized comparisons · 2,672Market evidence reviewed · 27Awaiting a drawing · 6,939

Silver value reference

Sterling melts at $54.17 per troy ounce — LBMA silver price, July 2026 monthly average, at 0.925 fineness.

Weigh your piece in grams and divide by 31.1 for troy ounces, then multiply by the maker's band. A 12 ozt sterling service at 0.76–0.87× melt works out to roughly $494–566.

The multiple is the durable figure; the dollars are recomputed on every build from the current silver price. It describes sold lots for a maker, not your object.

Boundary

Reviewed records and disclosed previews. Material, region, and family filters describe maker facts, so they narrow the 44 structured research records only.

Reference clues only. A complete object review may require photographs, dimensions, construction, condition, provenance, inspection, and a purpose-specific appraisal scope.