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Mark text recorded for Hank Vandever, “HV”, 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

Hank Vandever

The hallmark "HV" with a fish symbol is recorded for Hank Vandever, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).

This mark is shared. “HV” is also recorded for Homer Vance, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.

Craft as recorded
Silversmith
Mark text
HV
Symbol
fish

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Questions about this entry

Whose hallmark reads "HV"?
The hallmark "HV" with a fish symbol is recorded for Hank Vandever, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).
Which nation is recorded for Hank Vandever?
The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.

Sources

The entry for Hank Vandever 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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