Mark variant 1
Source-recorded mark text: Butler & McCarty
BUTLER M'CARTY & CO is reproduced in one narrow rectangular cartouche.
Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
Butler, Wise & Co. maker's marks
Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under Butler, Wise & Co.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source location statements
- Philadelphia, PA
- Source date statements
- Active ca. 1842 - 1850, William H. Butler & George K. Wise · Active c.1853-1860, watchmakers, jewelers & retail silversmiths. 131 North 2nd Street.
Mark variant 2
Source-recorded mark text: B.W.& Co / BW&Co
The worn B.W.& Co wordmark and shallow rounded cartouche are preserved; the external watermark is removed.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Mark variant 3
Source-recorded mark text: Butler & M'Carty
BUTLER & M'CARTY is reproduced in one horizontal dark-band rectangular mark.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
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