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William Nost Co. maker's marks

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

Mark variant 1

William Nost Co.: A compact anchor-like device with a flared top, two vertical strokes beside the shaft, and STERLING below; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William Nost Co.: A compact anchor-like device with a flared top, two vertical strokes beside the shaft, and STERLING below; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

A compact anchor-like device with a flared top, two vertical strokes beside the shaft, and STERLING below.

High confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

William Nost Co.: An upright anchor with top crossbar, a central N-like initial crossing the shank, curved lower arms, and two pointed flukes; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William Nost Co.: An upright anchor with top crossbar, a central N-like initial crossing the shank, curved lower arms, and two pointed flukes; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

An upright anchor with top crossbar, a central N-like initial crossing the shank, curved lower arms, and two pointed flukes.

Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.

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