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Frank W. Smith Silver Co. maker's marks

Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Frank W. Smith Silver Co.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Gardner, Massachusetts
Source date statements
1886 - 1958

Mark variant 1

Frank W. Smith Silver Co.: S; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Frank W. Smith Silver Co.: S; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: S

All three source panels are retained: tall looped device, three round punches with only the middle S resolved, and sparse lower pictorial trace above STERLING.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Frank W. Smith Silver Co.: S, crescent, Lion; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Frank W. Smith Silver Co.: S, crescent, Lion; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: S, crescent, Lion

One outer circular punch retains the intertwined S, crescent-like curve, and worn heraldic lion-like trace.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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