Originally Posted by
JudyTheSewer
Hi, the WW8 I have is serial number 483301. That silver piece above the '8' on mine says "Pat Dec". The latest date on the plate is August 27, 1878. I don't know if this information is helpful or not.
There probably was a year to go with that Dec date. Still gives us another number that is in the same general area.
Thanks,
Texas Jan