Maker's mark comparison reference

John Ward Gilman maker's marks

Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under John Ward Gilman. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Exeter, NH
Source date statements
(b.1741 - d.1823) Active c1760 - c1792

Mark variant 1

John Ward Gilman: IWG; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
John Ward Gilman: IWG; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: IWG

The worn IWG monogram is preserved without watermark text.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

John Ward Gilman: IWG; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
John Ward Gilman: IWG; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: IWG

The IWG monogram and source-visible enclosing form are preserved without watermark text.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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