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John L. Gale maker's marks

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

Source location statements
New York, NY
Source date statements
Active c1816 - 1837. In partnership with William Gale 1825 - 1827. Earlier in partnership - Heyer & Gale c1800 - 1807

Mark variant 1

John L. Gale: I.L.Gale; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
John L. Gale: I.L.Gale; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: I.L.Gale

I.L.GALE with periods is preserved in the source-visible horizontal cartouche.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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