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Ward Brothers maker's marks

Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under Ward Brothers. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Branston Street, Birmingham
Source date statements
1897..1918 (registered Jun ;1897) · 1969..1978 · 1888..1902 (registered Oct ;1888) · 1965..1973 · 1944..1949 | Home | Back to Top | Chester Index Page | WC Mark Maker Dates seen Seen on Comments

Mark variant 1

Ward Brothers: W, stop, B, and S are retained in a rectangular cartouche; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

W, stop, B, and S are retained in a rectangular cartouche.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Ward Brothers: W.B.S and both stops remain in their source order inside the shallow rounded rectangle; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

W.B.S and both stops remain in their source order inside the shallow rounded rectangle.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 3

Ward Brothers: Horizontal WBS lettering pointed diamond cartouche; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

Horizontal WBS lettering and the pointed diamond cartouche are preserved.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

Sources and comparison limits

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