Raymond Twinhorse
Overview
Raymond Twinhorse is a San Felipe silversmith documented for stamp work with side decorations on bracelets, deep file- or saw-work, and set stones. He is the father of Charles Ortiz and Isaiah Ortiz.
His mark is "R. Twinhorse," usually accompanied by a © symbol and a date — a habit that works in the collector's favor, since a dated mark places the piece.
The Mark
"R[aym]ond Twinhorse (San Felipe). Stamp work; side decorations on bracelets; deep file- or saw-work; set stones. Father of Charles and Isaiah Ortiz. Mark: R. Twinhorse (usually with © symbol and a date)"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The marks as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: R. Twinhorse (usually with a © symbol and a date).
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.