Gilbert Brown
Overview
Gilbert Brown is a Navajo silversmith, active since the 1960s, whose documented specialty is inlay work. He was the brother of Benjamin Brown and Tsos Brown, both documented smiths themselves.
Collector's caution: Hougart records two marks for Gilbert Brown. Treat any second Gilbert Brown mark you encounter as unverified.
The Mark
"Gilbert Brown (Navajo). Active since 1960s. Inlay. Brother of Benjamin Brown and Tsos Brown. Marks: G. BRN; …"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The marks as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: G. BRN; a second mark.
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.
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Name card shown; hallmark photo to come.