Maker's mark comparison reference

Joseph Loring maker's marks

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

Source location statements
Boston, MA
Source date statements
(b.1743 - d.1815) Active c1770s - 90's

Mark variant 1

Joseph Loring: JL; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Joseph Loring: JL; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: JL

JL initials inside one small rounded capsule.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Market evidence for Joseph Loring

0.75–3.33× melt — the middle half of observed sold-price-to-silver-value ratios, from 12 weighable lots across 6 auction houses. Each lot uses the silver reference at its sale date.

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