Gate marks - valid dating?

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  1. Tanya

    Tanya Well-Known Member

    Researching a recent find (Wilton trivet, featured in 1953 giftware catalog) and I was surprised to see an iron trivet that looks just like the one I purchased last summer in Maine. But mine has a gate mark. My understanding is that a gate mark that has not been filed down suggests 1865-1900 when machine grinding removed most casting marks. Is that almost always correct? I know Wilton was known for reproductions of earlier iron work.

    Also, I have found many many examples of this “boot remover” listed as Victorian. I always assumed it was. But it has no gate mark. So does that mean it’s NOT Victorian? FA1D06F2-69F5-4123-B30C-B0841073195E.jpeg

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    Tanya, Jul 31, 2020
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  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Love your boot jack!!! I've got the old standard 'beetle' one....not so old though!!! Yours is much prettier!!
     
    Aquitaine, Jul 31, 2020
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  3. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I didn't know what a gate mark is, so I've learned something. Unfortunately, I can't help with your question. I hope that somebody can!
     
    Figtree3, Aug 3, 2020
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