Pages 61-62, "German Knife and Sword Makers, 1850-1945", (J. Anthony Carter), notes:
Marks such as MADE IN GERMANY often show the item was sold during the the last quarter of the 19th century. The Merchandise Marks Act, passed in Britain in 1887.
In January 1891 the USA also required the country of origin on imported goods and on November 23, 1921, amended the rule to include MADE IN in addition to the country of origin. These requirements are still enforced.
As a collector of antique to vintage clay tobacco pipes I have been aware of these marks on clay tobacco pipes. Pipes made before these laws will only have the makers town or city marks and not the country of origin.
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