Benjamin Smith III maker's marks

Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under Benjamin Smith III. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

3 mark variants3 auction examples1 cited source

Benjamin Smith III: Two initials, both B counters, their horizontal order, and the rounded rectangular border are retained; line reconstruction.Line reconstructionLine

Mark variant 1 of 3

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Two initials, both B counters, their horizontal order, and the rounded rectangular border are retained.

Other recorded variants

2 variants
Benjamin Smith III: The B and S, their two counters in B, and the paired lobed enclosing outline are retained; line reconstruction.Line

Mark variant 2

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

The B and S, their two counters in B, and the paired lobed enclosing outline are retained.

Benjamin Smith III: The two visible ornamental letterforms and their internal counters are retained inside the rectangular cartouche; line reconstruction.Line

Mark variant 3

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

The two visible ornamental letterforms and their internal counters are retained inside the rectangular cartouche.

Source record

Source dates
1818–1821 · registration note unclear · 2 more source statements

Original source statements:

  • 1818..1821 (registered Jul ;1818)
  • 1837..1848 (registered Dec ;1837)
  • 1838..1839 (registered Dec ;1837)

Market evidence for Benjamin Smith III

3 examples

Reviewed maker-name auction examples

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Sources and comparison limits

1 cited source

Maker labels and date or location statements follow the cited source records. Similar names across source collections have not been merged. Compare the photographed mark and the complete object before relying on a resemblance.

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