Marks
When Makers Began Signing Their Work
When makers began signing their work varied by trade and place. Trace the historical shift from workshop marks to…
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Marks
Read labels, inscriptions and maker's marks with care.
Marks
The Authentication Myth: Why One Mark Cannot Prove an Object’s Past
One mark cannot authenticate an object by itself. Learn what a stamp can show, where it misleads, and how to weigh it…