Mark variant 1
Source-recorded mark text: G&W
The upper GALE & WILLIS and lower G & W variants are both preserved with exact maker lettering.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
Gale & Willis maker's marks
Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Gale & Willis. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source location statements
- New York, NY
- Source date statements
- Active c1859 - 1862. An interim partnership of Gale & Son with John R. Willis, the son in law of Gale Sr.
Mark variant 2
Source-recorded mark text: Gale & Willis
GALE & WILLIS above 925 STERLING is preserved without watermark text.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
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