possible identification of hallmark

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kefalenekron
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possible identification of hallmark

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On the American unidentified page the last mark, bottom right hand column is a point down equilateral triangle containing the letters WDC. This is identical to the trademark of William Demuth Co. Demuth was a German immigrant teenage pipemaker who became a personal friend of Pres. Garfield. The mark was probably on a pipe band, more likely meerschaum than briar.
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2209patrick
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Post by 2209patrick »

Hello.

Agree that William Demuth & Company used that mark on bands for smoking pipes.
However, I believe the picture of the mark in the unidentified section came from Tom (Admin) who found it on the handle of a cane.
Don't know for sure if William Demuth & Company produced canes.
It's possible they did. In their later years, they bought out other companies and diversified.

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Re: possible identification of hallmark

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At last, a concrete answer!:

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Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 23rd June 1897

For details of the William Demuth Co., see: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 38&t=37041

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