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Gaines & Relf maker's marks

Compare 1 source-linked mark variant recorded under Gaines & Relf. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
New Orleans, LA
Source date statements
Active c1866 - 1877. John G. Gaines and Stephen Z. Relf, successors to Henderson & Gaines. Retailers of jewelry, silver and household goods.

Mark variant 1

Gaines & Relf: Gaines & Relf; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Gaines & Relf: Gaines & Relf; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: Gaines & Relf

GAINES & RELF is preserved inside a single horizontal cartouche.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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