Maker's mark comparison reference

John L. Westervelt maker's marks

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

Source location statements
Newburgh, NY
Source date statements
Active c.1826 - 1850

Mark variant 1

John L. Westervelt: J.L.W; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
John L. Westervelt: J.L.W; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: J.L.W

J.L.W retains both periods within one long punch whose uneven tooth-like texture is limited to the top and bottom edges.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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