Maker's mark comparison reference

William S. Willis maker's marks

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

Source location statements
Boston, MA
Source date statements
Active c.1830

Mark variant 1

William S. Willis: Wm.S.Willis, Old South; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William S. Willis: Wm.S.Willis, Old South; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: Wm.S.Willis, Old South

Two separate single-border punches: upper W with raised m followed by S.Willis; lower Old South.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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