John James Whiting maker's marks

Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under John James Whiting. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

3 mark variants3 auction examples2 cited sources

John James Whiting: The two intertwined script initials, their looping terminals, reading direction, and the clipped-corner cartouche are preserved; line reconstruction.

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Mark variant 1 of 3

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

The two intertwined script initials, their looping terminals, reading direction, and the clipped-corner cartouche are preserved.

Other recorded variants

2 variants

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John James Whiting: Ornate intertwined uppercase J and uppercase W as one unenclosed monogram; AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction.

AI oxidized

Mark variant 2

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Ornate intertwined uppercase J and uppercase W as one unenclosed monogram.

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John James Whiting: Ornate intertwined uppercase J and uppercase W inside one horizontal rectangular cartouche; AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction.

AI oxidized

Mark variant 3

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Ornate intertwined uppercase J and uppercase W inside one horizontal rectangular cartouche.

Source record

Source dates: 1833–1836 · registration note unclear · 2 more source statements
Original source statements:
1833..1836 (registered Oct ;1833)
1836..1846 (registered May ;1840)
1847..1863 (registered Dec ;1847 & Mar ;1855 (as John Whiting))

Market evidence for John James Whiting

3 examples

Reviewed maker-name auction examples

A Victorian silver part canteen, single-struck Albert pattern by John James Whiting, London 1839-1843, comprising: seventeen dessert forks, ten table forks, thirteen tablespoons, four serving spoons, one basting spoon, a pair of sauce ladles, ten...
GBP 3,220 · Dawsons Auctioneers · 2026-07-23
A collection of William IV silver flatware by John James Whiting, in the Fiddle pattern with engraved armorials verso, comprising five dessert forks, one table fork and a tablespoon, London 1837, table fork length 20cm, gross weight 12ozt (7)
GBP 400 · Lacy Scott & Knight · 2026-06-23
A VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER 'KINGS PATTERN' BASTING SPOON John James Whiting, London, 1856
AUD 450 · Leonard Joel · 2026-03-30

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Sources and comparison limits

2 cited sources

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