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NATIVE AMERICAN Jewelry

Silver Watch Bracelet with Turquoise

   
Item No. NA0016
   
Work: Silver Watch Bracelet with Turquoise
   
People: Navajo
   
Artist: Unknown
   
Place of Origin: Southwestern U.S.A.
   
Date of work: ca. 1950's - 1960's
   
Medium: Coin or sterling silver set with turquoise.
   
Size: Largest band width: 1-7/16" (3.7 cm)
  Bracelet breadth: 3-7/16" (8.8 cm)
Total weight: approx. 5.3 oz. troy (approx. 165 gm)
   
Signature: None
   
Description:

This is a massive piece of silverwork and is most likely Old

 

Pawn. The solid, hand-hammered band is engraved on the outer surface with the rocker technique, and has a soldered-on rim with decorative incisions. Appliqué leaves decorate each end of the band along with large silver beads distributed around four set turquoise stones. The round central watch mount is flanked on each side by stamped feather motifs.

   
Condition: Excellent condition, appears not to have been worn much.
  Nice patina.
   
Provenance: Private owner.
   
Price: $650.00 US
   
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