Another mystery - picture frame

[dinkum1017]

Hello again.

I am having trouble figuring out the maker's mark for this picture frame. I believe the initials are "JH". Thanks.

Michelle




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[Granmaa]

I don't think that's an H. It could be JD over WD for John & William Deakin.

Miles
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[dinkum1017]

Dear Miles:

I looked at the frame and the photos again. I think I can barely discern the WD below what I thought was JH, but again, I agree it could be JD. One more favor. Would you concur that the date is c. 1900?

Thanks,
Michelle
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[Granmaa]

It is 1900.
If you poke a but of damp cloth in the mark and wiggle it, the tops of the letters should become clean leaving the background black. This will help you make it out.

Miles
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[admin]

There also seems to be another mark just below the Chester shield.

Regards, Tom
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[dinkum1017]

Miles and Tom: Thanks for your input. I used a q-tip and cleaned it some more. I was able to make out the "JD" and see the "D" under the upper "D"; however the other letter is covered by a nail. I checked under the Chester and found nothing.

Any clues on my other posting from earlier?

Michelle
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