Bakelite was the first plastic and patented in 1909, and mostly replaced gutta-percha.
Interesting article which mentions several makers on p. 27
https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2007-B96-Gutta-Percha-Hard-Rubber-and-Synthetics-.pdf
I'm not aware that anyone has found a maker's mark on a Smith (or any other doublegun's) buttplate.
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