Shakespeare Russell #1894

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Shakespeare Russell #1894

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Hi--I have a Shakespeare Russell #1894 and need it dated. It is painted grey, has no date code or stamp, has "made in USA" and "Patented" on the foot, and has oval Shakespeare emblem with "Russell" and "NO. 1894" placed under Russell, all stamped on the back. Is this an early version?
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1894 with no letter designation. 8/10/30 to 10/24/34. If there are letters behind the number, it will be different. Jon Kring
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Very nice to know! Thank you for the quick response. Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks again, Bob.
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Happy to be of help. Usually I know nothing!! Looked it up in the ORCA Library. Many of the members are experts and many like me know pretty much nothing! Jon
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Give yourself some credit, Jon. :wink: Most knowledgeable people don't always know the answer right off hand, but they invariably know how or where to find it. :) Well done! :cool
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