Maker's mark comparison reference

William B. J. Read maker's marks

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

Source location statements
Philadelphia, PA
Source date statements
Active c.1831 - c.1850

Mark variant 1

William B. J. Read: W.B.J. Read; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William B. J. Read: W.B.J. Read; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: W.B.J. Read

W.B.J.READ appears inside one long worn rectangular punch.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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