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James Geddy maker's marks

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

Source location statements: Williamsburg, Virginia
Source date statements: (b.1731 - d.1807) Active c1750 - 1783. In 1783 he relocated to Petersburg, VA and continued working until his death at age 76. His sons John Jr. and William Waddill Geddy were also silversmiths. The mark illustrated is a facsimile used by William DeMatteo on reproductions of Geddy pieces made at the Colonial Williamsburg Restoration.

Mark variant 1

James Geddy: IG; line reconstruction. — Line reconstruction

James Geddy: IG; oxidized reconstruction. — AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: IG

I.G with its period is preserved inside a rectangular cartouche without watermark text.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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