Mark variant 1
Source-recorded mark text: dragon, chevron
Two compact stacked punches are preserved: an unresolved dragon-like upper silhouette and a separate worn shield-like lower punch with two chevrons.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
James Watts maker's marks
Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under James Watts. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source location statements
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Source date statements
- Active c.1835-c.1881. Important flatware manufacturer, see
Mark variant 2
Source-recorded mark text: horsehead, chevron
A rough left-facing horse-head-like silhouette and a separate lower shield-like punch with two chevrons are preserved with a clear gap.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Mark variant 3
Source-recorded mark text: dragon, chevron
The vertical dragon-like upper silhouette and lower single-border shield with two visible chevron strokes are preserved as separate stacked components.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
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