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Another mystery - picture frame
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:43 am
by 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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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:39 pm
by Granmaa
I don't think that's an H. It could be JD over WD for John & William Deakin.
Miles
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:10 pm
by 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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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:04 pm
by 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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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:50 pm
by admin
There also seems to be another mark just below the Chester shield.
Regards, Tom
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:10 pm
by 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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