Mark variant 1
Source-recorded mark text: W.K. Vanderslice & Co
A curved multi-line Vanderslice address mark is grouped above a smaller rectangular Vanderslice punch.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
William K. Vanderslice & Co. maker's marks
Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under William K. Vanderslice & Co.. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source location statements
- San Francisco, California
- Source date statements
- Active 1858-1908. Important west coast firm, fine quality flatware and holloware, both sterling & coin standard. The firm was acquired by Shreve & Co. in 1908.
Mark variant 2
Source-recorded mark text: bear, V & Co
A walking bear silhouette sits above V & Co inside a rounded rectangular punch.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
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