Maker's mark comparison reference

Bernard Wenman maker's marks

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

Source location statements
New York, NY
Source date statements
Active c.1789 - 1834

Mark variant 1

Bernard Wenman: BW; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Bernard Wenman: BW; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: BW

One rectangular punch retains two large intertwined B- and W-like letter forms with one enclosing contour.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Bernard Wenman: B. Wenman; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Bernard Wenman: B. Wenman; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: B. Wenman

B.WENMAN retains the supported period, all serif capitals, reading direction, and exactly one enclosing contour.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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