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Tiffany Sterling silver Backgammon Dice 1" cube 137.6 grams. A few blemishes, mainly to one corner as shown. Still, great, rare, and super fancy.  Not one side has a 19 or 61 on it, I believe this side was left blank when sold or was available for customization directly from Tiffany.

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Tiffany Sterling Silver Espresso Cup and Saucer with Wedgwood Porcelain Insert (<br>multiple available). I'm selling one of exactly what is shown with more<br>available by changing quantity. The sterling on these is very thick and heavy,<br>much heavier than on other sets I've had and currently have. Just the sterling<br>cup and saucer without the insert is 171 grams for each one (may very a gram or<br>two from one to the other) Saucers are 5 1/16" wide, cups are 2 5/16" tall with<br>insert x 2 3/16" wide. These are demitasse cups and saucers, coffee cans,<br>espresso cups, whatever you like to call them that is what they are. Selling one<br>cup and saucer with no dents or bends, no cracks, in porcelain, some light wear<br>on saucers. You can change the quatity and buy more and they will be in the same<br>condition from the same set with a bag for the saucer and a bag for the cup.<br>TW204

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Tiffany Sterling Tea Caddy spoon shell form 3.25" long x 1 7/16" wide with no<br>issues. 17.7 grams.<br><br>anderas

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Tim Yazzie Navajo Sterling/turquoise ring. No damage or detectable wear.Tim Yazzie is a Navajo / San Felipe / Santo Domingo silversmith. Tim Yazzie’s mother is from the San Felipe Pueblo and his Father is Navajo. Tim Yazzie was raised in New Mexico in the San Felipe Pueblo. His maternal Grandmother was Santo Domingo and made beautiful pueblo pottery, and his paternal grandfather was a rug maker and silversmith.He draws all of designs free-hand on the silver, and allows the silver and the other materials that he is using to guide his creative process and develop the ideas that he sees in his mind. Using the finest materials, he is now creating new designs, each unique and beautiful, pushing his native pueblo art to new horizons.His work is considered “pueblo style” and features intricate silver overlay work with Southwestern motifs. Tim worked with well-known native artists like Chalmers Day and Jimmy Harrison The metal Tim Yazzie uses is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. To see a video of Tim at work, please check the Tim Yazzie Video page on this website. Through purchasing Tim Yazzie’s jewelry, you are helping support a local Tucson Native American Indian silversmith.Last but not least, Tim has been honored to participate in Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is a highly respected show and artists are juried and selected to participate in this prestigious show!

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Tin Toy Bucket Collection Sultana Peanut Butter, Ohio Art, Three little pigs,<br>Marx Milk. Selling the collection from the first half of the 20th century some<br>with rust but overall a nice display. Largest 5.5" tall with bail, smallest 4"<br>tall with bail.<br>TW253

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Tittot Chinese Art Glass Green Dragon Paperweight Sculpture. Still in box with paperwork and COA, no damage or glass sculpture. 3 1/8" square x 1.25" deep. TW219

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Tittot Chinese Art Glass Vase 2004. No damage or wear, no box. 4" tall and very heavy. Tittot is essentially the Lalique of China in my opinion.

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Todd Winters Giclee and Artist Proof Texas/New Mexico "Arch of Dreams" and<br>"Autumn Dawn". Selling both prints with no issues. They were given as a gift by<br>the artist as noted on back. I also have some watercolors by the same artist<br>from the same estate. The larger is 9" x 13" sight in a 20" x 16" frame, smaller<br>is 8" x 9.5" sight in a 16" x 20" frame. Very clean frames, no issues with art<br>or matting.<br><br><br>Todd Abbott Winters has been a full time artist for 34 years since his<br>graduation from UT-Austin in 1983 with his degree in Fine Art. He has shown in<br>dozens of Art Galleries in States from coast to coast,.....California, Arizonia,<br>New Mexico, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Florida and yes even in New<br>Jersey.

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Todd Winters Watercolor Texas/New Mexico "Flyfishing at Yellowstone" National<br>Park 15" x 18" framed with 8.25" x 11.25" handmade paper watercolor. Very clean<br>frame, no issues with art or matting.<br><br><br>Todd Abbott Winters has been a full time artist for 34 years since his<br>graduation from UT-Austin in 1983 with his degree in Fine Art. He has shown in<br>dozens of Art Galleries in States from coast to coast,.....California, Arizonia,<br>New Mexico, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Florida and yes even in New<br>Jersey.

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Todd Winters Watercolor Texas/New Mexico "Poppy Stargazer" 11" x 15" handmade<br>Paper watercolor in a 21" x 25" frame. Very clean frame, no issues with art or<br>matting.<br><br><br>Todd Abbott Winters has been a full time artist for 34 years since his<br>graduation from UT-Austin in 1983 with his degree in Fine Art. He has shown in<br>dozens of Art Galleries in States from coast to coast,.....California, Arizonia,<br>New Mexico, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Florida and yes even in New<br>Jersey.

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Tom & Sylvia Kee Navajo Sterling and gold filled hoop earrings. Large hoops with no issues. The backs are new replacements metal/plastic put on by me as they had no backs. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Tom Bahe Navajo (1924-2006) Sterling and Bisbee turquoise squash blossom necklace and earrings set. Great set from the last quarter of the 20th century. I believe the turquoise is Bisbee, Tom worked with a fair amount of Bisbee. Most of his work that I have seen involved the use of better stones from limited production mines. 23" long 275 grams.

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Tom Landry 1947 University of Texas Cactus Yearbook. Good condition as shown, some expected wear, seems to have all the pages. TW73

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Tom Willeto Navajo Spiderweb turquoise sterling pendant. 2" tall x 1.25" wide x 14.9 grams with no issues, gorgeous stone with awesome matrix.Tom Willeto, silversmith was the grandson of the Navajo Chief who led the Tojalilli Band of the Navajo tribe back from their captivity at Ft. Sumner New Mexico. He was more active from the 60's-80's, not sure if he's still active.

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1960's Tomasita Montoya(1899-1978) Dominguita Sisneros Naranjo (b. 1942)San Juan<br>Pottery Native American Bowl Mother/Daughter. 7" wide x 4" tall with no cracks,<br>chips, restorations, or significant wear.<br><br>Tomasita Montoya was one of the original 7 San Juan potters who revived the art<br>form in the 1930's. Her daughters Rosita de Herrera and Dominguita Herrera<br>learned to make pottery from her.<br><br>The Pueblo had a wonderful history of pottery making, but by about 1890 there<br>were no potters left. In 1930 Regina Cata organized a pottery study group at San<br>Juan Pueblo with the intent of revitalizing pottery production. The group<br>studied ancient potsherds of wares made at San Juan in earlier times and<br>selected Potsuwi‘i Incised Ware (1450-1500) as a basis for a contemporary<br>pottery type. By the late 1930s, further development resulted in deeply-carved<br>polychrome wares, and incised wares, both of which are still being produced<br>today.<br><br>Tomasita was especially known for her incised red ware jars, bowls, and vases.<br>The decoration on these vessels was primarily fine line geometric hatching. On<br>occasion she utilized micaceous clay, adding some texture and sparkle to the<br>geometric elements. Tomasita also made deeply carved polychrome pieces which<br>included designs of clouds, kiva steps, and plants.<br>tw229

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Tomasita Montoya(1899-1978) San Juan Pueblo pottery vessel 5" wide x 3.75" tall, no damage or restorations, very minor exterior wear. Comes with tag from when it was last purchased. Tomasita Montoya was one of the original 7 San Juan potters who revived the art form in the 1930’s. Her daughters Rosita de Herrera and Dominguita Herrera learned to make pottery from her. The Pueblo had a wonderful history of pottery making, but by about 1890 there were no potters left. In 1930 Regina Cata organized a pottery study group at San Juan Pueblo with the intent of revitalizing pottery production. The group studied ancient potsherds of wares made at San Juan in earlier times and selected Potsuwi‘i Incised Ware (1450-1500) as a basis for a contemporary pottery type. By the late 1930s, further development resulted in deeply-carved polychrome wares, and incised wares, both of which are still being produced today. Tomasita was especially known for her incised red ware jars, bowls, and vases. The decoration on these vessels was primarily fine line geometric hatching. On occasion she utilized micaceous clay, adding some texture and sparkle to the geometric elements. Tomasita also made deeply carved polychrome pieces which included designs of clouds, kiva steps, and plants.

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Tommy Jackson Navajo Sterling turquoise bolo tie. Nice large bolo from a well<br>respected artist. Tommy's bolo's tend to retail 2-4k each new. Bolo measures<br>2.5" x 1 5/8" tips are thick and heavy Cord is thick and very well made with no<br>issues. 46" long with a total weight of 108.1 grams.<br><br>Tommy Jackson was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January20, 1958 but grew up in the<br>heart of Navajo land in Chinle, Arizona. He went to high school in Chinle, the<br>town at the mouth of the legendary Canyon de Chelly—a stronghold for 19th<br>century Navajo, known then as the “Lords of the Land”. Steeped in mythology,<br>this landscape echoes the strength and beauty in the Navajo bedrock of<br>beliefs—foremost of those is responsibility to family and clan. A husband,<br>father, and grandfather, Tommy is also a world-renowned gold and silversmith,<br>his award-winning pieces on exhibit in museums and treasured in collections<br>around the world. As a premier Navajo Silversmith he counted amongst those few<br>known as “The Supersmiths.”<br><br>Jackson started silversmithing in 1973, learning at the bench of his parents,<br>renowned silversmiths Gene and Martha Jackson. (He is also the nephew of Dan<br>Jackson, another well-known silversmith.) However, it was his mother who urged<br>him to pursue a degree, and he followed her footsteps into education, eventually<br>teaching elementary school at Wide Ruins on the Reservation. But jewelry-making<br>called to him in his spare time, in the after-hours, in the late night, and by<br>1988 he was winning prestigious awards, and has continued winning nearly every<br>year since at the big shows, including Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard. He<br>was also chosen as Navajo Tribal representative for the Salt Lake City Winter<br>Olympics.<br><br>A striking example of Tommy’s pieces is the motif of Navajo rug designs. He<br>sometimes works these patterns directly into the gold or silver; or he inlays<br>stones in visually stunning creations that reflect the complexity of Navajo<br>tapestries. Other pieces are a declaration of his passion for high-grade<br>American turquoise. These pieces are all about the great stone. He will use<br>heavy-gauge silver, and in keeping with the old style tradition then chisel or<br>hand-stamp, all with an eye of showcasing a great old American turquoise stone<br>such as Bisbee, Morenci, Lander Blue or Candelaria. He is known for integrating<br>traditional Navajo designs with a modern flair, working with gold and silver and<br>a variety of precious and semi-precious stones.<br><br>He has won numerous awards for his beautiful and unique jewelry from the Heard<br>Museum Show in Phoenix, Santa Fe Indian Market and The Museum of Northern<br>Arizona, to name a few including First at Indian Market, as recently as 2014. He<br>and his wife, Marie, who does much of the stone-cutting for his pieces, have<br>pieces featured in national publications.

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Tommy Singer (1940-2014) Navajo Large Sterling bear pendant. 34.1 grams 2.75" both ways with bail, 22mm bail.Tommy Singer (1940 - May 31, 2014) was a World Famous Navajo Silversmith and his distinct style of Indian Jewelry is recognized the world over. Tommy was a silversmith for over 50 years. He learned the art of silversmithing from his father when he was just 7 years old. His Father Tsinnigine Hathali was a Navajo Medicine man. His early works were done in the Silver overlay technique but soon began to feature Turquoise stones. While working with scrap turquoise chips, Tommy pioneered the technique of Chip inlay used by thousands of artists to this day. Tommy eventually returned to his roots by creating Exquisite Silver Overlaid Jewelry with intricate designs.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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TOMMY SINGER Navajo (1940 – 2014) Large sterling bolo tie with turquoise, 43" long with slight bends to dangles on tips, no other issues. 121.3 grams. TOMMY SINGER (Navajo b. 1940 – 2014)Tommy grew up in a small community of Dilcon on the Navajo reservation. Tommy Singer was a Navajo silversmith who specialized in chip-inlay jewelry. His inlaid turquoise, coral, and silver pieces incorporated traditional Navajo designs. Singer gained acclaim as the originator of the chip inlay design. Because of this innovation, Tommy is considered by many as one of the greatest contemporary Indian jewelry silversmiths of our time. Even though he was world renowned, he worked on the Navajo reservation in a small studio surrounded with his family and other tribal members.The Singer family has been involved in silversmithing, stone and beadwork for a very long time, handing the art down from one generation to another. Tommy was a silversmith for over 50 years. He learned the art of silversmithing from his father when he was just 7 years old. His Father Tsinnigine Hathali was a Navajo Medicine man. Tommy incorporates many traditional sandpainting and rug designs of the Navajo People into his jewelry. Tommy began creating jewelry full-time at the age of 21. His early works were done in the silver overlay technique. His work soon began to feature Turquoise stones. While working with scrap turquoise chips, Tommy pioneered the technique of Chip inlay used by thousands of artists to this day. For many years Tommy and his brothers created Jewelry using the Chip inlay style. Later in life, Tommy had returned to his roots by creating Exquisite Silver Overlaid Jewelry with intricate designs. His current work often includes 14 Karat Gold Overlaid on Silver. Tommy also carved storyteller scenes and silver bead necklaces with tremendous skill.When asked about his work, Singer said, "Every piece is made with the various meanings from my traditional ways - the Navajo way of living. My father was asilversmith, too. He taught me, and wanted me to continue this trade. It was my father's dream that I learn to silversmith so that I could continue his beliefs."His work is well known internationally and is featured in a number of Indian art publications. One can easily recognize Tommy’s work. He marks his finished pieces with “T. Singer” or with “T and a crescent moon”. Whether Tommy created a bolo tie, buckle, ring, necklace, pendant, or bracelet, he stated that, “All my jewelry is made to satisfy my customer. Each piece is unique and is made very different. I try hard to make different styles and designs of my jewelry.”His legacy of work will continue to live on for many years. In fact, Rosita (Rose) and the family have continued Tommy’s legacy by creating jewelry with his designs. Tommy and his wife Rose came up with a new hallmark before his death which is “T&R Singer”. Once all of the items he made are sold, the family will be signing the new jewelry with the T&R Singer hallmark. His legacy of work will continue to live on for many years. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Toney Toledo Navajo Sterling Heavy Stamped Cuff bracelet. 47.5 grams, very clean with no damage or wear. Heavily stamped on sides, inside, and outside.

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Tony Aguilar Santo Domingo sterling spiny oyster pendant/necklace. No issues 28" long, measurements in pics. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Tony Garcia Navajo silver and turquoise pendant 8mm inside bail, 31.5 grams, other measurements in pics.<br>Ronnie Willie is a well-rounded artist. He works as a full-time silversmith,<br>creating contemporary and traditional designs from his bench in Albuquerque, New<br>Mexico. He is well known for his unique silver crosses. Ronnie also works with<br>wood carving, stone sculpture, kachina making and sand-painting. Ronnie learned<br>to silversmith from his brother, and continues to pass the tradition down with<br>his own family.

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Torborg Lindberg-Carlsson (1908-1980) and other carved wood figures. Tallest 6 7/8", it's the TL figure, the other two I believe are European but not totally sure of carver or even the Country they were made. All approximately the same era. One appears to be signed LL on the base. Selling all three with no issuesTL 1908 - 1980 Torborg Lindberg-Carlsson from Storbäck in Dorotea, Västerbotten. Torborg was born in Högland and then moved at the age of 4 to Röttanberg in Vilhelmina. Torborg found his home in Storbäck. Her creations mainly resulted in the production of smaller statuettes connected to Sami culture. The attention she attracted also led to church decorations in, among others, Ormsjö, Högland's chapel and Risbäck church. At first she carved in aspen, but after a while she switched to Al, which was the material she mainly used, she bought the wood home and let it dry, she had wood for several years lying around to dry.  She usually had a number of figures that were in production where she switched between the figures, on the tray where the figures were usually on the kitchen table where the production took place. Then the figures were painted with watercolor paint in the Southern Sami colors. On average, she carved 2-3 old men per day, which were sold to various customers, but the sales were interrupted until Hemslöjden, where she then received honorary degrees for her work.

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Tricia Young Sterling 14k, and gemstone earrings and pin set. Pin 3.5" long,<br>Earrings 1 1/16" square. Weight and measurements in pics. Marked 925, tested<br>sterling, stone untested. No detectable issues.

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Two Ming Chinese Earthenware figures. Tallest 12", guaranteed 16th century or<br>older and Chinese. Both with some loss to glaze, both with old restored clean<br>breaks just below their cloaks as shown in the last pic. Sticker indicating they<br>were sold at.<br>Christies 1991 Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art<br>Christie's - South Kensington<br>Date - 13th November 1991<br>I could not find a record of the sale but I do know that one of the best<br>investments a person could have made in this period pre-internet would have been<br>buying up Christie's and other high caliber auction houses Chinese antiques at<br>the time as the Chinese ceramics market has come a long way in 32 years.

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Uncirculated 1864 Confederate States American Currency Richmond 10 dollars. Authentic 1864 Confederate currency uncirculated and preserved in plastic case, this was purchased in 1978 from Larry Chauncey dealer in Confederate and Southern states currency. I'll be listing a few more that were purchased at the same time. Measures 7" x 3"

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Uncirculated 1864 Confederate States American Currency Richmond 5 dollars.<br>Authentic 1864 Confederate currency uncirculated and preserved in plastic case,<br>this was purchased in 1978 from Larry Chauncey dealer in Confederate and<br>Southern states currency. I'll be listing a few more that were purchased at the<br>same time. Measures 7 3/16" x 3 1/8".

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UND Pottery North Dakota School Of Mines Vase Mattson. 4 5/8" tall with no damage or restorations. Really an incredible and complex glaze on a very cool form.UND pottery was a turn of the 20th century effort to promote “a wealth of design material peculiar to the prairies” — as Margaret Cable wrote in a 1926 brochure. UND Pottery is now highly collectible, has been featured on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow and is the subject of several books.Ms. Julia Mattson joined the University of North Dakota Pottery or ceramics department faculty in 1924 the same year she graduated from the school. She spent the next thirty-nine years teaching in the Ceramics Department. She was a hard worker and extremely devoted to the production of UND art pottery. Ms. Mattson continued making art pottery at UND until her retirement in 1963. Ms. Julia Mattson later moved to California, where she died in 1967.tw119

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UND Pottery North Dakota School Of Mines Vase Mattson. 4 5/8" tall with no<br>damage or restorations. Really an incredible and complex glaze on a very cool<br>form.<br><br>UND pottery was a turn of the 20th century effort to promote “a wealth of design<br>material peculiar to the prairies” — as Margaret Cable wrote in a 1926 brochure.<br>UND Pottery is now highly collectible, has been featured on the PBS series<br>Antiques Roadshow and is the subject of several books.<br><br>Ms. Julia Mattson joined the University of North Dakota Pottery or ceramics<br>department faculty in 1924 the same year she graduated from the school. She<br>spent the next thirty-nine years teaching in the Ceramics Department. She was a<br>hard worker and extremely devoted to the production of UND art pottery. Ms.<br>Mattson continued making art pottery at UND until her retirement in 1963. Ms.<br>Julia Mattson later moved to California, where she died in 1967.<br><br>tw119

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Unusual c1800 Tin Samovar with brass trim. Great piece guaranteed 200+ years<br>old. I've never seen such a bold and fancy piece of tin. It fit in perfectly at<br>the 9 million dollar house I removed it from. It's functional, unusual, and<br>fantastic. It has an old coat of clear lacquer on the exterior I believe which<br>won't affect it's functionality or beauty. 18.5" tall x 11.25" wide, a few small<br>dents to give it character.<br>Tw128

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Unusual patinated Sterling modernist bracelet. Very cool designer signed, can't<br>make it out at the moment. Patent number on unique closure, some wear to patina,<br>overall very attractive bracelet.

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Unworn 1970's University of Texas Longhorns Football interscholastic league medal. Still in what I assume to be the original box that it's obviously been in "forever" with the permanent indentation in the foam.

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Unworn Vintage Vogt Sterling silver 3/4" Ranger belt buckle set. Buckle is 1.75" wide, Set fits a .75" belt, unworn condition. I believe this was a salesman's sample.In the 1960s, Norm Vogt traveled to Old Mexico. A traveler and visionary, he had called Northern California home since leaving his birthplace of Oklahoma on a freight train at 18 years of age. Norm served in World War II, piloting an amphibious plane for the Navy, and came home to start a ranch in the Golden State. But while in Mexico, he encountered a group of artisans practicing leatherwork and silversmithing in the Old World style. This sparked a partnership that lives on today in the enduring art and craftsmanship of Vogt Silversmiths.anderas

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Val St Lambert Compote on Italian Silverplate Pedestal. No cracks, chips,<br>restorations, or wear to plating. 9 7/8" wide x 6" tall

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Valerie & Benny Aldrich Sterling Intarsia inlay Hat Pin 2.75" x 1 3/8" x 20.4 grams.Nestled in the mountains of Durango, Colorado, Benny and Valerie Aldrich and their staff of four maintain a group purpose: operating in harmony and balance, to create expressions of perfection and love for themselves and others. Using the elements of the earth and sea, their works of art pass from hand to hand to create jewelry of unique heirlooms of uncompromised beauty.The Aldrich’s style of intarsia inlay incorporates old world style combined with the new world of vivid colors and craftsmanship. From earth tones to extreme shimmer and sparkle, the jewelry reminds you of nature’s butterflies and humming birds.Valerie’s use of combining vivid colors and Benny’s expertise of gold and silver-smithing is executed masterfully; framing them into wearable art that is unsurpassed.The Aldrich’s were pioneers in incorporating faceted gemstones into southwestern style jewelry in the early 1970’s. They were among the first to re-introduce spiney oyster and purple burro shell to the blooming industry. Their relationship with worldwide miners and importers is crucial to obtaining the magnificent colors they are famous for. This is a result of searching gem and mineral shows for over 45 years.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed on a 6" woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference where the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.

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Van Briggle Elephant Paperweight in Blue Matte. Great piece from the second quarter of the 20th century. No cracks, chips, or restorations, some crazing with no stains. 3.5" long x 2.5" tall. tw122 Van Briggle Art Pottery was at the time of its demise the oldest continuously operating art pottery in the United States, having been established in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1901 by Artus and Anne Van Briggle. Artus had a significant impact on the Art Nouveau movement in the United States, and his pottery is foundational to American Art Pottery. The Art Nouveau style favored by its founders continues to influence the pottery's designs. Artus Van Briggle settled in Colorado Springs in 1899 after establishing himself as a notable artist with the Rookwood Pottery of Ohio. With Anne Louise (née Gregory), his new wife, Artus began exploring the Art Nouveau style in their pottery creations, drawing awards and accolades from the American and European art communities. Although he was a talented painter who had displayed and won awards in Europe, from 1899 until his death Artus devoted himself almost exclusively to the craft and art of pottery. Van Briggle's Art Nouveau designs and distinctive matte glazes were awarded high honors from prestigious sources, including the Paris Salon, the Saint Louis Exposition, the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, and the American Arts and Crafts Exhibition in Boston. The Van Briggle Pottery Studio closed in spring 2012 Artus Van Briggle in 1900. Born to artistic parents on March 21, 1869, Artus Van Briggle had an early introduction to painting using materials found about the home. The Van Briggle family lived in Ohio, one of America's hotbeds of ceramic design. At the age of 17 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he decorated china dolls at the Arnold Fairyland Doll Store, while attending his early art studies at the Cincinnati Art School. After a stint at the Avon Pottery where he was introduced to the ceramic arts, Artus took a job at Rookwood Pottery; there he excelled at hand-painting designs. His skill and talent were recognized by Rookwood founder, Maria Storer, who became his benefactor, even sending him to France to study art at the Académie Julian in Paris. In Europe, he was exposed to styles of art and became infatuated with an early matte glaze from the Chinese Ming Dynasty; a type that was lost to history. Artus also met his future wife, fellow American student Anne Lawrence Gregory, an accomplished artist in her own right. Finishing their Paris studies in 1896, they returned to America. Artus resumed his work at Rookwood and also started sculpting and experimented with recreating the lost Ming Dynasty glazes. Perfecting the distinctive dull or matte glaze In 1899, struggling with health issues due to tuberculosis, Artus left Rookwood and moved to the drier air of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Upon befriending the Holmes family of Chico Basin, he stayed at the HOP Ranch during the summers of 1899, 1900, and 1901 to reduce work stress and regain strength while pursuing his own styles of pottery, centered around the Art Nouveau movement. He continued his research on the ancient matte glazes that fascinated him in Paris. After two years of trials and experiments a matte glaze was perfected. One of the matte glazes perfected by Artus was the matte blue glaze, based on an ancient Chinese process that had long been lost to history. Artus opened Van Briggle Pottery in 1901 and was joined by Anne Gregory, who took a position as a high school art teacher in Colorado Springs. In 1903, Artus Van Briggle was appointed First Director of the Department of Art and Design in Colorado College, succeeding Louis Soutter, a Swiss artist (born in Geneva, Switzerland) he met in Paris in 1895. In 1902, Anne and Artus were married, and she devoted herself to their pottery; she created designs and collaborated in all aspects of the enterprise with her husband. Late 1902 brought Van Briggle awards for his glazes and designs in Art Nouveau from the prestigious Paris Salon; he was now an accepted artist. During their early years, Artus and Ann established hundreds of Art Nouveau styles of pottery under the Van Briggle name. The Despondency vase won Van Briggle wide acclaim and first place at the Paris Salon in 1903. A display at the 1904 Centennial Exhibit in St. Louis won Van Briggle more awards and greater international fame. Van Briggle Memorial Pottery Pottery loses its founder Artus Van Briggle died in July 1904, at the age of 35. Anne continued the pottery using the forms created by Artus as a foundation and adding more designs of her own. In 1907, Anne and pottery stockholder and city-founder William Jackson Palmer began construction on a new pottery on Uintah Street. The Van Briggle Memorial Pottery — designed by Dutch architect Nicholas Van den Arend — was opened in 1908 and stands today as an historic landmark noted for its architecture and use of ceramics in the facade. Having remarried in 1908, Anne Louise Gregory Ritter leased the pottery in 1912 to Edmund deForest Curtis, who ran it until 1916. She sold the company in 1922 to J.F. and I.H. Lewis and moved to Denver the following year, where she would concentrate on painting and where she remained until her death in 1929. In her absence, the pottery fell under financial hardships and was sold at sheriff's auction; later it was re-sold, once more becoming the property of Mr. Curtis. Surviving disaster and war The pottery was sold twice more in the ensuing decade and survived a fire in 1919 that gutted the interior but left the brick shell and kilns. New owners I.F. and J.H. Lewis took the opportunity to modernize and expand the facility beginning in 1920 and stabilized the production and financial aspects of the pottery for the first time. Despite damage from the flood of 1935—the most destructive flood in Colorado Springs history — that destroyed much of the company's records and molds, the pottery continued to enjoy success up to World War II, when they closed for approximately three years as the United States focused its resources on the war effort. With the increase of interstate travel in the United States a freeway was planned in 1953 for Colorado Springs which J.H. Lewis estimated would run through the Memorial Plant site. Although the freeway eventually was planned to avoid destroying the historic pottery, Mr. Lewis nonetheless put into action plans to relocate the pottery to a higher-traffic area of Colorado Springs. In 1955, Mr. Lewis and Clem Hull brought a new facility on line at a renovated railroad roundhouse on Midland Road. The new facility, known as the Midland Plant, had a smaller capacity but enjoyed quick success due to its location on the main highway to the Garden of the Gods and other tourist locations. In 1968, Mr. Lewis sold the Memorial Plant to Colorado College, and it fell into disrepair for the ensuing 40 years, being used variously as offices and storage.

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Van Briggle Pottery Dragonfly Bowl in Mulberry and Blue 8.5". Nice old piece of Van Briggle art pottery from the second quarter of the 20th century with no cracks, chips, or restorations. TW94

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This phenomenal owl sculpture was done by renowned art pottery, Van Briggle, in Colorado.   He stands about 9-1/2 inches tall, and was created in the very last part of the 80's, or very beginning of the 1990's, with a high probability of being made in 1989.   Dusty Rose was just starting to be used as a glaze, and very very few of these owls were made with this color glaze. There were a few rouge glazers who experimented with it before it became a mainstream glaze for Van Briggle, and this lucky guy was one of the few, and earliest pieces to use it!  He is clearly marked on the bottom:  His finisher was Clara Beyers, and his glazer was Helen Johnson, signified by the CB and the V incised in the base.  He is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing.  The color, dusty rose tinged with smoky blue, in my opinion, is what really makes this sculpture special...it's completely haunting and ethereal, and lends something to the whole attitude of the owl. If you love art pottery, you will want to add this spectacular piece to your collection!

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VR Southwestern Overlay Horse Head belt buckle in sterling. Measurements in pics.High quality belt buckle solid sterling with no issues.

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Vera Halusewa Zuni Petit point turquoise silver cross pendant/pin 2" tall x 1 5/8" wide, no issues. <br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Vera Halusewa Zuni Sterling and Chrysocolla Multi-stone channel inlay sunface pendant/pinAll precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Vera Halusewa Zuni Sterling and coral channel inlay sunface pendant/pinAll precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Vernon A Begaye Navajo Large Tufa Cast silver, turquoise and coral pendant, Very substantial 60 grams, other measurements in pics, no issues. Inside bail is approx 7mm x 10mm.Vernon Begaye was born in 1965 on the Navajo reservation to a family of artists. His father, Jimmie Mae was a talented silversmith and his mother, Ella Mae wove beautiful Navajo weavings. He grew up shadowing his father at their jeweler’s bench and learned skills at an early age. Vernon’s brothers, Marco and Jason, learned silversmithing as well and all three are talented artists.Vernon’s style is a blending of traditional and contemporary techniques. His work often features clean tufa cast designs and he finishes his pieces with both set stones and lapidary work. Vernon uses the highest quality stones in his work and he loves using turquoise stones from the Bisbee, Kingman, Lone Mountain, and Morenci turquoise mines. Vernon signs his pieces with a stamped “VAB”.Vernon Begaye has gone on to win many awards at the the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial show, the Heard Museum Show and others. His career has no ceiling and it will be exciting to see where his creativity takes him!All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Veronica Poblano Zuni Sterling Sugilite, Turquoise, opal, and shell Modernist necklace. No issues, measurements in pics.The daughter of Leo Poblano and Ida Vacit Poblano, Veronica Poblano has become recognized as a top contemporary jeweler. While she draws on Zuni silverworking and lapidary forms and techniques, her work is characterized by a high degree of innovation and individual creative license, making it a fertile hybrid of the contemporary and the traditional. Veronica has gained notoriety as a contemporary innovator, working with uncommon materials in wide-ranging styles.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Veronica Poblano Zuni Sterling Turquoise, Coral, and Lapis clip-on earrings. No issues, measurements in pics.The daughter of Leo Poblano and Ida Vacit Poblano, Veronica Poblano has become recognized as a top contemporary jeweler. While she draws on Zuni silverworking and lapidary forms and techniques, her work is characterized by a high degree of innovation and individual creative license, making it a fertile hybrid of the contemporary and the traditional. Veronica has gained notoriety as a contemporary innovator, working with uncommon materials in wide-ranging styles.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure..

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Veronica Poblano Zuni Turquoise and branch coral inlay sterling pendant. No issues, measurements in pics.The daughter of Leo Poblano and Ida Vacit Poblano, Veronica Poblano has become recognized as a top contemporary jeweler. While she draws on Zuni silverworking and lapidary forms and techniques, her work is characterized by a high degree of innovation and individual creative license, making it a fertile hybrid of the contemporary and the traditional. Veronica has gained notoriety as a contemporary innovator, working with uncommon materials in wide-ranging styles.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Very Fine Chinese PRoC Period Mirror Pair vases. Really nicely painted pair of<br>Chinese vases likely from the third quarter of the 20th century with no damage<br>or wear. All hand painted 11.25" tall, some of the best quality of the period.<br>isshelf

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Very Large 15th/16th Century Thai Sawankhalok Kiln Condiment Jar with Lid. Very<br>early piece of Thai pottery 14th-16th century with 1984 appraisal. I've had<br>several similar jars from this period, still have a few and this is the largest<br>and one of the most attractive I've seen. 6 5/8" wide x 6.5" tall. I've examined<br>this very closely under both strong light and under UV light and I suspect the<br>top handle has a very good, old professional restoration even though it doesn't<br>show under UV light, I could find no other damage or restorations. Just there is<br>no crazing to the finial and the extreme tip of the handle is white.<br>asianshelf

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Vetro Artistico Murano Heart. Blown glass high quality, hollow, no damage, made<br>in Italy. 3.5" tall.<br>pwdrawer

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Victor Moses Begay Navajo Mediterranean Coral Cluster squash blossom necklace. <br><br>Very uncommon in natural Mediterranean red coral. The necklace contains 12 incredible squashes that each consist of 11 superior corals. Resting throughout the stones are wonderful silver raindrops and ropes. The beautiful large silver naja pendant measures around 2-5/8" X 2-3/8" and also consists of amazing ropes and raindrops. Located throughout the entire necklace are superior round silver beads with a traditional silver clasp. Sterling silver. Cir. 1970's/ 80's. Signed by Navajo artist, Victor Moses Begay . The length of the necklace measures around 26" 105.9 grams with no issues.<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Victor Moses Begay Navajo Sterling turquoise cluster belt buckle. No issues, VMB was active from 1950's to about 1980.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more<br>pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at<br>pictures/description your question should be answered. Thank you so much for<br>your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Victorian 14k gold Carnelian Intaglio watch fob/charm. Originally a watch fob from the last half of the 20th century in today's world it makes a unique pendant or oversized charm. Tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold (unmarked) Estate fresh, I personally removed it from the world's largest 18k gold charm bracelet, it was like $9,000 just in gold value and I knew with current gold values selling it complete just wasn't practical so I'll be listing all the great fobs that were being used as charms. Small chip to one corner of back side. This has a hinge at the bottom, one of the side rods pulls out with a little effort to reveal compartments on each side for a photo or other momento, original glass intact on each side. 1 5/8" tall with bail x 1 1/8" wide x .5" deep x 23.1 grams.

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Victorian 14k Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Cameo Watch fob/pendant/oversized charm. 9 Grams tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold with no detectable marking. Stone is tested and guaranteed to be natural gem grade Amethyst and not glass. 1" tall x 1 3/16" wide with no issues. The stone rotates and swivels. Estate fresh, I personally removed it from the world's largest 18k gold charm bracelet, it was like $9,000 just in gold value and I knew with current gold values selling it complete just wasn't practical so I'll be listing all the great fobs that were being used as charms.

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Victorian 14k gold Watch Fob/Keepsake picture frame pendant. Wonderfully hand engraved with no issues. Tested in several places and guaranteed to be solid 14k gold with no detectable markings. 3.25" long x 13/16" wide. No issues with hinge or clasp. Snaps shut and stays shut. Very thin sheet of mica or glass to protect the future photo. 7.4 grams.

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Victorian 14k rose gold/pearl mounted Hardstone cameo brooch. 19th century<br>carved hardstone cameo with no issues, frame tested and guaranteed solid 14k<br>gold, unmarked. 1.75" tall x 1.45" wide. 19.4 grams.

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Victorian 18k Rose gold High Relief Lava Cameo brooch. 19th century, unmarked<br>but tested and guaranteed solid 18k gold. 2" tall x 1.75" wide with no issues.

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Victorian 800 Silver Celtic Revival Kilt/cloak Pin Brooch 1.75" x 1 5/8" 19.4<br>grams.<br><br>These split ring brooches, known as penannulars, were originally worn on<br>tartans; look wonderful on shawls, sweaters, jackets, coats or capes

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Victorian Sterling Cross pattern brooch. Great piece over 100 years old, not sure if these were intended to be crosses or not, great piece regardless. 1 5/8" x 1.25" 5.6 grams

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Victoriano Salgado Morales (1920 -2012) Mexican Dance mask 8" tall x 7" wide<br>with no damage or blemishes. Somewhat contemporary work of art type mask from<br>the last quarter of the 20th century. . I will be offering a very large<br>collection of these that was assembled in the 60's-80's, a large percentage are<br>from the first quarter of the 20th century, some perhaps a bit older. The ones<br>that are more recent are of exceptional quality. Some have tags identifying<br>them, some of the tags are missing or have been degraded over time.<br><br>Victoriano Salgado Morales: 1920 -2012 A prolific designer and maker of wooden,<br>maque, decorative masks used by dancers in Purépecha fiestas, one of Grand<br>Masters of Mexican Folk art and one of last skilled masters of this unique art<br>form. Mr. Salgado learned this skill from several mask makers of the Magdalena<br>neighborhood where he grew up. His first mask dates back to 1950 and it was a<br>"Negrito" folk dance mask. Victoriano's masks are not painted, the process used<br>for color is a highly superior technique called "maque", which is a pre-hispanic<br>process involving numerous applications of natural earth and insect pigments and<br>oils applied with the palm of the hand that hardens into a brilliant, lustrous<br>surface. Mr. Salgado created over 60 different masks, the most famous: dance of<br>the Señor Naranjo, and the dance of the Tataqueri, Corcovi, Negritos and<br>Viejitos. He passed away on September 2012 two weeks before receiving the<br>Erendira Award, The highest prize given by the Michoacan State Government.<br><br>I won't have time to discuss the character of each mask, but I'll make sure to<br>take good, accurate photos, and as stated you'll get the mask shown in the<br>condition shown, with approximate age stated. They will be safely stored until<br>sold so I won't really be able answer any specific questions, I'll give the<br>measurements of each one when listing. And I apologize in advance for my lack of<br>cultural awareness if I happen to call a central/south American mask a Mexican<br>mask.<br>It's just there are a lot of masks and very little time, and while I think each<br>and every one of them is absolutely fabulous or I wouldn't waste my time<br>photographing them....I would rather spend the time I could spend learning the<br>history of each character making sure they are packaged well enough to fall off<br>the truck, get ran over a few times...and still make it to you intact.<br>tw39

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Vietnam War Era Pilot's sweetheart pin and screw back earrings. Pin 1.5", earrings 7/8" wide. Selling the lot

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