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.
- Nation as recorded
- Navajo (Diné)All 719 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as Navajo (Diné)Shop Navajo pieces
- 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).
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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- Delbert Vandever · “DELBERT VANDEVER”Same surname · Same nation recorded · Possible attribution
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- Walter B. Vandever · “W.B.V.”Same surname
- Homer Vance · “HV”Similar mark or initials
- H. SpencerSame nation recorded
- Hardy Thompson · “H. THOMPSON”Same nation recorded · Possible attribution
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