Russ Rockbridge
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Overview
Russ Rockbridge (born 1958) is a Navajo silversmith active since the 1980s — hand-wrought work with stone sets. He is a multiple award winner.
He worked at Rocking Horse Ranch in the 1980s, and his work may be stamped for the shop. His documented marks: RR — the form used at Rocking Horse Ranch — and R. ROCKBRIDGE.
Collector's caution: Russ Rockbridge's RR mark was used at Rocking Horse Ranch, where he worked in the 1980s, and pieces may be stamped for the shop rather than the man. Read an RR stamp together with any shop marks and the work itself before attribution.
The Mark
"Russ Rockbridge (1958-; Navajo). Active since 1980s. Hand wrought; stone sets. Worked at Rocking Horse Ranch in 1980s. Multiple award winner. May be stamped for the Rocking Horse Ranch. Marks: RR (used at Rocking Horse Ranch); R. ROCKBRIDGE"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), approx. p. ~24867.
The mark as documented in the Hougart corpus: RR (used at Rocking Horse Ranch); R. ROCKBRIDGE.
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Entry approx. p. ~24867.
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