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Hallmark reference
Henry Sam
The hallmark "HS" is recorded for Henry Sam, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).
This mark is shared. “HS” is also recorded for Herman Smith, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.
- 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
- HS
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "HS"?
- The hallmark "HS" is recorded for Henry Sam, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné). A photograph of the stamp is shown on this page.
- Which nation is recorded for Henry Sam?
- The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.
Sources
The entry for Henry Sam was compiled from Turquoise Skies' published silversmith pages for this maker, and the stamp photograph comes from the same source.
- Turquoise Skies, published silversmith pages.
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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- Herman Smith · “HS”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded
- Helen Slim · “H. SLIM”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded · Possible attribution
- Harold Smith · “H. Smith”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded
- H. SpencerSimilar mark or initials · Same nation recorded
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