Which nation is recorded for Francis Melvin?

The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.

Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Francis Melvin?

A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Francis Melvin in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.

Hallmark reference

Francis Melvin

Possible attribution

The hallmark "FRANCIS" is a possible attribution to Francis Melvin, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).

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

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Nation as recorded: Diné (Navajo)All 797 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as Navajo (Diné)Shop Diné (Navajo) pieces
Craft as recorded: Silversmith
Mark text: FRANCIS

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Francis Melvin Navajo Golden Hills Turquoise Rings — Humiovi Sedona

No. 016$265

Ring with Golden Hills turquoise

Francis Melvin · Diné (Navajo)

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Questions about this entry

Whose hallmark reads "FRANCIS"?: The hallmark "FRANCIS" is a possible attribution to Francis Melvin, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné). A photograph of the stamp is shown on this page.
Which nation is recorded for Francis Melvin?: The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.
Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Francis Melvin?: A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Francis Melvin in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.

Sources

The entry for Francis Melvin 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).

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