Maker's mark comparison reference

Kiev maker's marks

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

Source location statements
(Киев) · unidentified silversmith
Source date statements
Located in Ukraine. "Kiov" in oval or heart cartouche used as the town mark in the 18th century. Variations of the Archangel Michael, wielding a flaming sword, were used 1778-1896. · Kiev 1888

Mark variant 1

Kiev: One horizontal oval punch containing exact uppercase text KIOV; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Kiev: One horizontal oval punch containing exact uppercase text KIOV; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

One horizontal oval punch containing exact uppercase text KIOV.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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