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Mark text recorded possibly for Alvina Quam, “ALVINA Q.”, set in type (not a picture of the mark)
Mark text as recorded, set in type by us — not a picture of the mark
Hallmark reference

Alvina Quam

Possible attribution

The hallmark "ALVINA Q." is a possible attribution to Alvina Quam, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Zuni.

This attribution is uncertain. The link between this mark and Alvina Quam is recorded in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead, not a conclusion.

Craft as recorded
Silversmith
Mark text
ALVINA Q.

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Questions about this entry

Whose hallmark reads "ALVINA Q."?
The hallmark "ALVINA Q." is a possible attribution to Alvina Quam, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Zuni.
Which nation is recorded for Alvina Quam?
The reference records the nation as Zuni, as stated at the source.
Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Alvina Quam?
A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Alvina Quam in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.

Sources

The entry for Alvina Quam was compiled from Humiovi research records, notes the gallery compiled from published references, such as gallery and museum records (the individual sources are not named).

  • Humiovi research records, notes the gallery compiled from published references, such as gallery and museum records (the individual sources are not named).

This reference is informational only. We do not offer an authentication service for hallmarks or for pieces bought elsewhere; we authenticate only the items we sell. The Humiovi is not affiliated with the artists listed.

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