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Wendell Manufacturing Co. maker's marks

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

Source location statements: Chicago, Illinois
Source date statements: c.1885 - ?

Mark variant 1

Wendell Manufacturing Co.: W, lion; line reconstruction. — Line reconstruction

Wendell Manufacturing Co.: W, lion; oxidized reconstruction. — AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: W, lion

The unbordered group preserves two inward-facing coarse animal-like silhouettes flanking the large central W.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Wendell Manufacturing Co.: W, Lions; line reconstruction. — Line reconstruction

Wendell Manufacturing Co.: W, Lions; oxidized reconstruction. — AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: W, Lions

One compact irregular punch retains the central W and two coarse flanking animal-like blobs without facial or fine anatomical detail.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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