Maker's mark comparison reference

William John Bessac maker's marks

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

Source location statements
Hudson, New York
Source date statements
(b.1778 - d.1849) Silversmith

Mark variant 1

William John Bessac: W. Bessac; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William John Bessac: W. Bessac; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: W. Bessac

W.BESSAC is reproduced inside one long shallow rectangular cartouche.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

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