Julius Burbank Sterling
- Maker
- Julius Burbank attributed, not confirmed
- Struck in
- Navajo Nation, Southwestern United States attributed, not confirmed
- Recorded on
- 1 piece
This mark consists of the full stamped name "Julius Burbank" accompanied by the standard "Sterling" purity mark, often accompanied by a copyright symbol (©). It is the signature stamp of Navajo silversmith Julius Burbank, who produces traditional and contemporary Southwestern silver jewelry.
Pieces bearing this mark typically feature clean silversmithing paired with natural stones, particularly turquoise. The stamp is typically applied as a straight-line block-letter impression on the inner band of rings, the reverse of belt buckles, or the backplates of pendants and cuff bracelets.
Because Burbank generally signs using his full name rather than an isolated monogram or shop hallmark, the mark is straightforward to identify. Collectors should look for a crisp, legible stamp with standard block lettering alongside the sterling designation.
Previously sold with this mark
Kept on the record — a maker's back catalogue is most of the evidence that a mark is what we say it is.
What this entry is based on
- one piece carrying this mark, handled and photographed by this shop Written with the piece in hand. No published hallmark reference covers most of these marks.
Nothing outside this shop has been checked for this mark yet. What is above comes from the pieces themselves and from what was written while they were in hand.
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