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Nelson Eustace — Cochiti Silversmith

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Nelson Eustace — Cochiti Silversmith

Overview

Nelson Eustace (1956–deceased; Cochiti Pueblo) was active since the 1970s, working in carved turquoise and leaf applique — techniques characteristic of Cochiti silversmithing. He shared a stamp with his former wife, Charlotte Eustace (daughter of Leo Poblano), who is also a documented silversmith; their shared mark is **N E** and **N C E**. Charlotte Eustace later worked independently after their marriage ended. Nelson is the brother of Joseph Eustace (traditional style, concho belts) and Jolene A. Eustace (hand wrought, applique, 14k/18k accents; IACA award winner; mark JAE) — both children of Ben and Felicita Eustace.

His son Julius Eustace (1973–; Cochiti; active since 1980s) is also a documented silversmith working in nugget work and applique, with the mark J E.

The Mark

"Nelson Eustace (1956–deceased; Cochiti). Active since 1970s. Carved turquoise; leaf applique. Nelson Eustace shared a stamp with his former wife Charlotte Eustace. Brother of Joseph and Jolene Eustace. Father of Julius Eustace. Marks: N E; N C E"
— Hougart, Bille. *Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks*, 5th ed. (2022), approx. p. ~14126.

Shared marks (with Charlotte Eustace): **N E**; **N C E**. The same marks appear in Charlotte Eustace's entry — attribution requires contextual analysis (dating, style, technique) when the former couple's pieces appear in the market without other provenance.

Family Links

  • Former husband of Charlotte Eustace (daughter of Leo Poblano) — shared marks N E, N C E
  • Brother of Jolene A. Eustace (Cochiti; mark JAE) and Joseph Eustace (Cochiti; mark J E)
  • Son of Ben Eustace and Felicita Eustace — see Ben Eustace, Felicita Eustace
  • Father of Julius Eustace (1973–; Cochiti; nugget work + applique; mark J E)
  • Part of the extended Eustace Cochiti family — related: Eileen Eustace

References

  • Hougart, Bille. *Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks*, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Entry approx. p. ~14126.

Know more about Nelson Eustace or the Cochiti Eustace silversmithing family? Contact T.Skies.

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