Mark variant 1
Source-recorded mark text: S,shield
One outer shield contour and one worn capital S are retained without the prior nested border.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
Simons Brothers maker's marks
Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Simons Brothers. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source location statements
- Philadelphia, Pa
- Source date statements
- 1840 - Present
Mark variant 2
Source-recorded mark text: S, shield, sterling
The shield-shaped intertwined S emblem remains above the separate STERLING word.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Market evidence for Simons Brothers
0.68–2.10× melt — the middle half of observed sold-price-to-silver-value ratios, from 15 weighable lots across 10 auction houses. Each lot uses the silver reference at its sale date.
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