✅ SOLVED Still searching for a Makers Mark

[gman7665]

My first Silver find last year , looked like it got Mowed over but I was able to bend it back in shape.I have searched threw about every Silver makers mark links I can find and still cant find this one ? Any Idea's Thank's Garry

 

[golden sluice]

Looks like, crown, J then either a 97 or 07 with a @ OR a bullseye.

 

[gunsil]

I don't see any marks identifying it as silver. The circle with the little c in it is a design copyright mark, and the 97 next to it would be the copyright date as in 1997. American craftsmen are not required in most states to register their maker's marks so it may be that you'll never get a positive ID on the maker especially if they didn't produce a lot. I have been making jewelry for almost forty years, have made thousands of pieces and my mark isn't in any reference sites or books. All a maker has to do regarding design copyrights is to mark the item with the a "c" in a circle, they don't have to register it.

 

[gman7665]

Thanks , I am going to get it tested soon , I thought it was possibly Mexican Silver .970 ?

 

[Bramblefind]

This cross looks to have a similar -- though a little different - mark:

Spiney Oyster Sterling Silver Cross Pin Pendant | eBay

 

[gman7665]

Yes Bramble it is Very similar !!! I would say the Same Maker for sure , being a Cross and all ... Thanks for sharing

 

[gman7665]

This is Awesome news , I am going to contact the seller and see if they have a clue or just are saying its Signed? seems they should know Thanks again... It has the same type of denticles and the same loop attachment style ... Got To Be the Same Maker !!!

 

[FailCat]

Not sure how accurate ebay/etsy listings are, but:

WJ Waldeck?

Jim Wilson? (note that this may be misattributed, as the mark listed here is different)

Somebody else?

 

[gunsil]

Thanks , I am going to get it tested soon , I thought it was possibly Mexican Silver .970 ?

When I enlarge your photo I clearly see the "C" in the circle, it is not marked 970 and no commercially available silver comes in 970 fine. The mark is 97 for the year and then the copyright mark. Most Mexican jewelry is marked 925 which is the same as sterling. As far as similarities in attaching loops there are thousands done that way by many makers. I believe Bramble's example is by the same maker and it also bears the copyright symbol although no date.

 

[gman7665]

Thanks Failcat..., I Think It IS Jim Wilson 'Native American' jewelry ... here is another example w/ the same C inside the 0 at the end

 

[Mackaydon]

I agree with Failcat.
Waldeck Jewelers Inc
1557 Archuleta Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112-4890
(505) 298-3916
The 'crown' is, in fact, a "W"

 

[gman7665]

Thanks for all Your help and info...

 

[gman7665]

Thanks again , I just e mailed Waldeck Jewelers w/ pics ... I'll post back if they respond...

 

[gman7665]

Waldeck Jewelers Jewelry Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet Turquoise Southwestern | eBay Yes I Think it is Waldeck Jewelers , here is one with same markings but 925

 

[gman7665]

Silver Bracelet Ring w Attached Ring Turquoise Coral Inlay Nearly Pure Silver | eBay