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Stephen Hardy maker's marks

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

Source location statements
Boston, MA & Portsmouth, NH
Source date statements
(b.1781- d.1832) Apprenticed under Paul Revere, active in Portsmouth during the first quarter of the 19th cent.

Mark variant 1

Stephen Hardy: S.H; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Stephen Hardy: S.H; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: S.H

The joined S.H initials and irregular rectangular punch are retained.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Stephen Hardy: Hardy; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Stephen Hardy: Hardy; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: Hardy

HARDY is retained inside the worn horizontal cartouche, including visible edge loss and irregularity.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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