100 Collectible Native American Silversmiths
Title | 100 Collectible Native American Silversmiths PDF eBook |
Author | Bille Hougart |
Publisher | TBR International |
Pages | 150 |
Release | 2020-02-17 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 0971120285 |
Hallmarks identify thousands of Native American silversmiths -- so many that even seasoned collectors cannot remember them all. However, with concise information at hand, anyone can become an expert at spotting the most important marks. This book helps you do that. It has hallmarks and brief biographies of 100 Native American silversmiths, chosen after consultation with experts in the field. Silversmiths and designers in this book have all passed away, making their work even more desirable and collectible.
Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest
Title | Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest PDF eBook |
Author | William A. Turnbaugh |
Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Limited |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006-09-20 |
Genre | Indians of North America |
ISBN | 9780764325779 |
More than 125 vivid color photos display groups of Indian-made wrought silver, turquoise, shell, and coral jewelry brought together from the American Southwest. The authors explore the diversity of this handcrafted jewelry from historic collections as well as those available today on reservations. Includes products of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Rio Grande Pueblo artisans.
Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks
Title | Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks PDF eBook |
Author | Bille Hougart |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022 |
Genre | Hallmarks |
ISBN |
Bille Hougart is the author of "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks," "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks," "The Native American Silver Jewelry Renaissance: 1938-1948," "100 Native American Silversmiths and Their Hallmarks," and articles and blogs on Native American silver. His career in national science policy included senior government management positions in the legislative and executive branches, and in the private sector. His hallmark books are considered to be indispensable resources to dealers, collectors and fans of silver jewelry and silver objects. His career in science policy instilled both the curiosity and the discipline needed to do the research required to publish hallmarks reference books and articles.
The Little Book of Marks on Southwestern Silver
Title | The Little Book of Marks on Southwestern Silver PDF eBook |
Author | Bille Hougart |
Publisher | Tbr International |
Pages | 459 |
Release | 2011-01-01 |
Genre | Hallmarks |
ISBN | 9780971120228 |
Navajo Jewelry
Title | Navajo Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Lois Essary Jacka |
Publisher | Northland Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Navajo Indians |
ISBN | 9780873586092 |
Reference of Navajo jewelry
Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks
Title | Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks PDF eBook |
Author | Bille Hougart |
Publisher | |
Pages | 464 |
Release | 2014-06-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780971120242 |
The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks
Title | The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks PDF eBook |
Author | Bille Hougart |
Publisher | Tbr International |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Hallmarks |
ISBN | 9780971120211 |
The 2006 new and revised 2nd edition of the bestselling reference guide to identifying Mexican silver: Loaded with images and graphics of over 1500 marks of silver makers, designers, manufacturers and silver houses in Taxco and throughout Mexico. Eagle numbers from 1 through eagle 219. The book includes all the great ones, including William Spratling, Hector Aguilar, Los Castillo, Antonio Pineda, Sigi, Maricela, Salvador, Valentn Vidaurreta, Victoria, Fred Davis, Artemio Navarrete, Emma Melendez, Bernice Goodspeed, Maciel, Matl, Tane, Hubert Harmon, Chato, Margot and many, many others. The book is cross-referenced and indexed for quick and handy searches. The new edition reveals identities of many mystery marks and includes examples of marks not previously published. Special sections describing fake marks are included for prominent designers.