Line reconstructionLineMark variant 1 of 3
Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.
W, solid stop, S, and the double-traced oval punch are preserved; the two outline lines remain one border.
William Sumner I maker's marks
Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under William Sumner I. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
Line reconstructionLineOther recorded variants
2 variants
LineMark variant 2
Medium confidence comparison reconstruction.
W S and the irregular oval punch are retained; no separator is visible in either image.
LineMark variant 3
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
The intertwined W S forms and long rectangular punch are retained.
Source record
- Source dates
1788–1804 (registered various dates 1784 to 1803; note potential overlap with William Seaman 1803-1806 assay years) · 2 more source statements
Original source statements:
- 1788..1804 (registered various dates 1784 to 1803; note potential overlap with William Seaman 1803-1806 assay years)
- 1784..1802 (registered Dec ;1784 and various dates to 1803)
- 1782..1784 (registered Apr ;1782)
Market evidence for William Sumner I
3 examplesReviewed maker-name auction examples
Auction image unavailableA pair of George III silver Old English pattern tablespoons, William Sumner I, London 1805, 23cm, 3.9oz total No damage or repair, only general surfaGBP 70 · Burstow & Hewett · 2024-10-25
Auction image unavailableA PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SUGAR NIPS, by William Sumner I, London 1799; tGBP 120 · Elstob Auctioneers · 2021-09-18
Auction image unavailableA Georgian Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, William Sumner I, London, 1802,AUD 120 · Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers · 2021-06-13
Prices remain in their original currencies; buyer-premium inclusion is unknown. These are reviewed maker-name auction examples, not proof of an object's attribution.
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Sources and comparison limits
1 cited sourceMaker 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.