Mark variant 1
Source-recorded mark text: 925-1000, shield / W & Co.
One rounded-square punch retains a large upper W and lower ampersand and Co-like strokes in stacked order.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
John R. Wendt & Co. maker's marks
Compare 1 source-linked mark variant recorded under John R. Wendt & Co.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source location statements
- New York, NY
- Source date statements
- Active c.1859-1870
Market evidence for John R. Wendt & Co.
1.24–3.89× melt — the middle half of observed sold-price-to-silver-value ratios, from 8 weighable lots across 6 auction houses. Each lot uses the silver reference at its sale date.
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