Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

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LoveThatChick
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Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

Post by LoveThatChick »

Hi, I'm brand new to the site and in need of some help!

The mens ring below is sterling silver, with a wolf or coyote head hallmark on the inside of the band, and one white, two blue stones inset between a leaf design.

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Even with all the research I've done, I can't find anything on it! Any ideas? Thanks! :)
tab73
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

Post by tab73 »

Hi, I found your query while I was looking for info on what looks like the exact same hallmark, but my ring is completely different style which seems unusual.

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As you can see it's pretty much identical to your mark.
I've sent a query to someone who has a website listing lots of native silver hallmarks to see if they can help.

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I'll let you know if I hear anything!

Best
Tom
tatsnbikes
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

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It is a old southwestern shop hallmark. Mass produced using native and anglo workers. Can be found now in amerindian.com shop hallmarks. So glad because i have had many and no idea what it was.
MyThoughtsExactly
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

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Yea! I have this exact mark in a sterling inlaid coral rind & was sure it was a wolf or dog-type head, but still couldn't find it. Thank you!!
MyThoughtsExactly
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

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Hmm...Awesome site! Helped find my EH mark is Elgin Hoskey.

But, I couldn't find the coyote head anywhere. It definitely wasn't in the shops section. or the pictorial marks. Does someone know what it's listed under?
MyThoughtsExactly
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

Post by MyThoughtsExactly »

tab73, you probably figured out that because it's from a "shop," it's being different makes sense.
emsvin
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

Post by emsvin »

Hi there
I have a sterling and opal hummingbird pendant with the same marks. After a bit of research I have found the maker Little Silver Fox - it is a shop in the US who make Native American inspired jeweller - link is (admin edit - see Posting Requirements )
Hope this helps
MyThoughtsExactly
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

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Thank you so much!!
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Re: Help with ID on ring with wolf/coyote head hallmark

Post by MyThoughtsExactly »

tab73

By different, I meant that mine looked hand drawn, maybe with a signature in it. I submitted it to the wonderful person who runs that site & they didn't recognize it as a shop & thought it was probably Navajo. I've sent them a few marks on jewelry I couldn't figure out & they've been incredibly helpful! Best Native American & SW "Indian" shop identifier site ever!!
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