
Hallmark reference
John Nelson
The hallmark "J. Nelson" is recorded for John Nelson, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).
This mark is shared. “J. Nelson” is also recorded for Jeffrey Nelson, 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 Navajo pieces
- Craft as recorded
- Silversmith
- Mark text
- J. Nelson
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "J. Nelson"?
- The hallmark "J. Nelson" is recorded for John Nelson, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné). A photograph of the stamp is shown on this page.
- Which nation is recorded for John Nelson?
- The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.
Sources
The entry for John Nelson 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.
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