Mark variant 1
The cursive paired initials and enclosing low oval/rectangular border retain their observed order and direction.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
William Fountain maker's marks
Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under William Fountain. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source date statements
- 1798..1825 (registered Jun ;1798) · 1794..1796 (registered Sep ;1794) · 1823..1827 (registered Feb ;1821)
Mark variant 2
WF is retained left-to-right in the joined double-lobed outline.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Sources and comparison limits
Maker labels and date or location statements follow the cited source records. Similar names across source collections have not been merged. Compare the photographed mark and the complete object before relying on a resemblance.
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