John Strong — Navajo Silversmith Hallmark
John Strong's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.
Navajo · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library
John Strong (documented in Hougart as John B. Strong) is a silversmith active since the 1970s. His mark is JBS SGT.
> "John B. Strong (?). Active since 1970s. Mark: JBS SGT" — Hougart 5e, p. ~296.
What is known
No style description, birth year, award history, or family cross-references are given. The mark is the primary data point. The "SGT" element is notable and may be meaningful for identifying pieces.
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References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), p. ~296. (Listed as "John B. Strong"; nation recorded as unknown.)