Maker's mark comparison reference

James Howden & Co maker's marks

Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under James Howden & Co. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source date statements
1828 · 1829..1848 · 1830..1831 · 1838

Mark variant 1

James Howden & Co: The rectangular cartouche and uninterrupted left-to-right sequence of paired initials, ampersand, and terminal abbreviated form are preserved. line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

The rectangular cartouche and uninterrupted left-to-right sequence of paired initials, ampersand, and terminal abbreviated form are preserved.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

James Howden & Co: The initial pair, ampersand, following initial, and raised final character are retained within the elongated irregular plaque. line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

The initial pair, ampersand, following initial, and raised final character are retained within the elongated irregular plaque.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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