Maker's mark comparison reference

Benjamin & Ford maker's marks

Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Benjamin & Ford. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
New Haven, CT
Source date statements
Active c.1828 - 1874. Possibly retailers only.

Mark variant 1

Benjamin & Ford: Benjamin & Ford; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Benjamin & Ford: Benjamin & Ford; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: Benjamin & Ford

BENJAMIN & FORD appears as one horizontal uppercase wordmark without a cartouche.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Benjamin & Ford: B&F; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Benjamin & Ford: B&F; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: B&F

BENJAMIN & FORD appears above centered STERLING without an enclosing cartouche.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

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