Mark variant 1
Source-recorded mark text: Durham
The cursive Durham wordmark remains unbordered and rises slightly from left to right.
Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
Durham Silver Co. maker's marks
Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Durham Silver Co.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source location statements
- New York, NY
- Source date statements
- c1950s - 1960s, manufacturers of sterling holloware.
Mark variant 2
Source-recorded mark text: Durham Sterling
STERLING remains above the central worn winged cluster.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Market evidence for Durham Silver Co.
0.75–0.88× melt — the middle half of observed sold-price-to-silver-value ratios, from 8 weighable lots across 5 auction houses. Each lot uses the silver reference at its sale date.
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