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Tony Garcia Navajo silver and turquoise pendant
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.
$325.00
Torborg Lindberg-Carlsson (1908-1980) and other carved wood figures
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.
$195.00
Tricia Young Sterling 14k, and gemstone earrings and pin set
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.
$245.00
Two Ming Chinese Earthenware figures
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.
$895.00
Uncirculated 1864 Confederate States American Currency Richmond 10 dollars
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"
$195.00
Uncirculated 1864 Confederate States American Currency Richmond 5 dollars
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".
$195.00
UND Pottery North Dakota School Of Mines Vase Mattson
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
$425.00
UND Pottery North Dakota School Of Mines Vase Mattson 1
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
$446.25
Unusual c1800 Tin Tea Urn Samovar with brass trim
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
$450.00
Unusual patinated Sterling modernist bracelet
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.
$295.00
Unworn 1970's University of Texas Longhorns Football interscholastic league med
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.
$78.75
Unworn Vintage Vogt Sterling silver 3/4" Ranger belt buckle set
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
$395.00
Val St Lambert Compote on Italian Silverplate Pedestal
Val St Lambert Compote on Italian Silverplate Pedestal. No cracks, chips,<br>restorations, or wear to plating. 9 7/8" wide x 6" tall
$95.00
Valerie & Benny Aldrich Sterling Intarsia inlay Hat Pin
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.
$295.00
Van Briggle Elephant Paperweight in Blue Matte
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.
$135.00
Van Briggle Pottery Dragonfly Bowl in Mulberry and Blue 8.5"
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
$220.00
Van Briggle Pottery Owl Figure in Scarce Dusty Rose Glaze C.1989 9.5"
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!
$157.50
Van riper Overlay Horse Head belt buckle in sterling
VR Southwestern Overlay Horse Head belt buckle in sterling. Measurements in pics.High quality belt buckle solid sterling with no issues.
$295.00
Vera Halusewa Zuni Petit point turquoise silver cross pendant/pin
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.
$295.00
Vera Halusewa Zuni Sterling and Chrysocolla Multi-stone channel inlay sunface pendant/pin
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.
$295.00
Vera Halusewa Zuni Sterling and coral channel inlay sunface pendant/pin
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.
$295.00
Vernon A Begaye Navajo Large Tufa Cast silver, turquoise and coral pendant
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.
$695.00
Veronica Poblano Zuni Sterling Sugilite, Turquoise, opal, and shell Modernist necklace
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.
$1,495.00
Veronica Poblano Zuni Sterling Turquoise, Coral, and Lapis clip-on earrings
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..
$495.00
Veronica Poblano Zuni Turquoise and branch coral inlay sterling pendant
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.
$575.00
Very Fine Chinese PRoC Period Mirror Pair vases
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
$1,495.00
Very Large 15th/16th Century Thai Sawankhalok Kiln Condiment Jar with Lid
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
$404.00
Victor Coochwytewa Hopi Overlay silver pin
Victor Coochwytewa Hopi Overlay silver pin. Weight and measurements in pics, solid sterling with no issues. Victor Coochwytewa (1922-2011) was one of three Native American elders chosen as Arizona Indian Living Treasures at the seventh annual AILTA award ceremony held in Phoenix in September 1994. This recognition is but one of the many accolades bestowed upon the Master Hopi Jeweler in a career spanning more than half a century. Born on June 7, 1922 at Shungopavi on Second Mesa in Northern Arizona, Victor is a member of the Waterhouse Clan. His earliest ventures in Hopi overlay jewelry began in 1940 under the tutelage of Paul Saufkie. After joining the Army during World War II, Victor found himself in the South Pacific. From the 167th Combat Military Police he transferred to the 5309th Infantry Division under General Merles Marauders and saw heavy combat action in the Burma area. Victor earned the Purple Heart, Good Conduct and Asiatic Ribbons. Victor Coochwytewa Discharged in 1946, he returned to the Hopi Mesas to become one of Paul Saufkies and Fred Kaboties first students in their jewelry-making classes that were just forming under the auspices of the G.I. Bill. What became known as the The Veterans Classes, provided opportunity for new beginnings. Victor brought to the table a unique dimension to the Hopi overlay jewelry technique that was being developed in those early days. Adapting a leather work method that he had learned, Victor began to texturize the background of his designs adding a subtle enhancement to the finished piece. This fine matting procedure remains signature to Hopi jewelry of today! Kopavi began a working relationship with Victor Coochwytewa in 1974. Proprietors Richard & Margo Mehagian, found friendship & inspiration from the well-spring of Victors designs that came from deep within him. With Kopavi providing silver and introducing gold & precious stones, Victor began to record in his jewelry what he experienced around him, elevating everyday Hopi life into jeweled art! In 1976 Kopavi opened in Sedona, Arizona, specializing in Hopi Gold & Silver presentingVictor Coochwytewas work along with other outstanding Hopi silversmiths. Despite winning top awards from the Heard Museum in Phoenix, as well as the Santa Fe Indian Market, the Gallup New Mexico Intertribal Ceremonial, and the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff as well as being featured in Arizona Highways and American Indian Art, Victor remains humble about his career. "Jewelry is my hobby; Corn is my work! Victor says with a twinkle in his eye. A dry-land farmer - he uses no irrigation, chemical fertilizers or pesticides, it is the Hopi Way. He works in his fields in the mornings and does his silversmithing in the afternoons. His dry farmed corn, squash, beans and watermelons have won as many honors as his jewelry A Hopi religious leader of the highest order who devotes as much time to religious ceremonials as he does to his farming and his jewelry, Victor attributes his good crops to blessings from the Creator. "Every year when I plant, I pray that the crops will be nourished with rain. When you pray, you should pray for all things, and in return, all things are benefited. Nothing can be accomplished without prayer" says this artist who is as proud of the multicolored corn drying in the sun on his rooftop as he is as of his jewelry that has found its way into prominent collections in this country and abroad. Victor retired from Hopi Silversmithing and his beloved farming in 2006. He continued living with his family at Hopi. Victor passed away at the age of 89 on July 3, 2011. 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 question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! 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.
$750.00
Victor Moses Begay Navajo Mediterranean Coral Cluster squash blossom necklace
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.
$1,895.00
Victorian 14k gold Carnelian Intaglio watch fob/charm
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.
$895.00
Victorian 14k Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Cameo Watch fob/pendant/oversized charm
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.
$939.75
Victorian 14k gold Watch Fob/Keepsake picture frame pendant
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.
$572.25
Victorian 14k rose gold/pearl mounted Hardstone cameo brooch
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.
$1,350.00
Victorian 18k Rose gold High Relief Lava Cameo brooch
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.
$1,150.00
Victorian 800 Silver Celtic Revival Kilt/cloak Pin Penannular brooch
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
$154.00
Victorian Sterling Cross pattern brooch
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
$95.00
Victoriano Salgado Morales (1920 -2012) Mexican Dance mask
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
$759.00
Vietnam War Era Sterling pilot wings sweetheart pin and screw back earrings
Vietnam War Era Pilot's sweetheart pin and screw back earrings. Pin 1.5", earrings 7/8" wide. Selling the lot
$104.50
Vietnam War US Diver's Knife
Vietnam War US Diver's Knife. Made in Japan, 11" long in scabbard 9.75" total<br>length 5" blade, used of course untouched by me, no nicks in blade, snap works<br>on scabbard.
$220.50
Vinatage Navajo silver and turquoise faux claw bolo tie
Vinatage Navajo silver and turquoise faux claw bolo tie. 40" long. <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! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<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. 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.
$195.00
Vintage Eskimo Doll Carved Wood Fur Coat leather moccasins 10.5"
Vintage Eskimo Doll Carved Wood Fur Coat leather moccasins 10.5". Great old doll from about the 1950's through 1960's. No detectable issues. B5
$131.25
Vintage Native American cast silver cross with nice turquoise
Vintage Native American cast silver cross with nice turquoise, solid sterling with no markings.. Weight and 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.
$165.00
Vintage Sterling ring chrysocolla in quartz
Vintage Sterling ring chrysocolla in quartz. Fantastic one of a kind ring from<br>the third quarter of the 20th century, unmarked but tested sterling. 11.3 grams.
$135.00
Vintage Sterling/malachite pendant/necklace
Vintage Sterling/malachite pendant/necklace Very cool pendant apparently unmarked but tested sterling. 18" necklace marked 925 italy.
$152.25
Vintage .999 Silver Paperweight handmade arrowhead form
Vintage .999 Silver Paperweight handmade arrowhead form. Very cool, likely one of a kind functional bouillon paperweight with value. 86.3 grams. silverdrawer
$245.00
Vintage 1" Elk Creek Sterling and Gold Filled Longhorn Hand engraved belt buckle
Vintage 1" Elk Creek Sterling and Gold Filled Longhorn Hand engraved belt buckle set. Fits up to a 1" belt. Buckle is 2.25" wide. 52 grams.
$304.00
Vintage 10k/Sterling Black Hill's Gold hand engraved belt buckle
Vintage 10k/Sterling Black Hill's Gold hand engraved belt buckle. Great buckle with no issues, measurements in pics.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.
$395.00
Vintage 10k/Sterling Collar tips and bolo/scarf tie with Shriner logo in gold ha
Vintage 10k/Sterling Collar tips and bolo/scarf tie with Shriner logo in gold<br>hand engraved. Very nice custom set penny shown for scale. 42.4 grams total<br>weight of sterling/10k gold.
$210.00
Vintage 12.5" Mexican Sterling silver Choker/anklet
Vintage 12.5" Mexican Sterling silver Choker/anklet. Nice old piece circa 1940's<br>or 50's. Not very long as stated. 43.3 grams.
$175.00
Vintage 14k Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli pendant
Vintage 14k Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli pendant 65mm tall x 42mm wide with no<br>damage. 14 grams Marked and tested 14k and 585.
$435.00
Vintage 14k clasp 18" 5-6mm grey Tahitian south sea cultured pearl necklace
Vintage 14k clasp 18" 5-6mm grey Tahitian south sea cultured pearl necklace. No issues or damage, nice quality necklace.
$215.00
Vintage 14k clasp Jadeite beaded necklace
Vintage 14k clasp Jadeite beaded necklace. Nice old necklace untreated Jadeite circa mid 20th century on hand tied silk with a 14k gold clasp. 10-11mm beads 128 grams. 33" long, it can easily be doubled up as a choker.
$1,350.00
Vintage 14k gold and Jade bracelet
Vintage 14k gold and Jade bracelet 7.25" long, modeled on a 6" wrist 34.6 grams.<br>Marked and tested 14k gold.
$645.00
Vintage 14k Gold inlaid Sterling silver case
Vintage 14k Gold inlaid Sterling silver case. Fully functional, snaps shut, no<br>dents or deep scratches. Beautiful case that could easily serve as a wallet or<br>anything else. 3" x 4" 107.4 grams. Engraved in interior as shown.<br>tw208
$285.00
Vintage 14k gold Jadeite earrings
Vintage 14k gold Jadeite earrings. Nice old pair of Jadeite and 14k gold<br>earrings from the mid 20th century with no issues. Approx 1.25" tall 5.3 grams<br>total.
$345.00
Vintage 14k gold Lapis Beaded Necklace
Vintage 14k gold Lapis Beaded Necklace. Nice carving on the beads, marked and<br>tested 14k gold. 18.5" long 52 grams total weight. No chips or breaks to stones.
$434.00
Vintage 14k gold Lavender Jadeite earrings
Vintage 14k gold Lavender Jadeite earrings. No damage or issues, marked and tested 14k gold, French clip backs with strong clips. 11/16" wide 12.7 grams.
$795.00
Vintage 14k Gold Native American Watch Bracelet with turquoise
Vintage 14k Gold Native American Watch Bracelet with turquoise. New old stock<br>piece about 40-50 years old but has never had a watch mounted to it. I believe<br>the center sterling piece needs to be cut to mount the watch then rolled over<br>the lugs. More than half of the metal on this bracelet is solid 14k gold I<br>believe, it is bonded to an interior layer of sterling silver. Nice high grade<br>stones. 96.7 grams Fits up to a 7.5" wrist including the 1 1/8" gap. The<br>bracelet is very sturdy but the gap could be adjusted slightly.
$2,850.00
Vintage 14K gold opal Pendant by Navajo J Nelson
Vintage 14K gold opal Pendant by Navajo J Nelson. 4.5 grams 1.5" long x 7/16" wide at base, no damage. Made in the last quarter of the 20th century.
$725.00
Vintage 14k gold Turquoise beaded necklace
Vintage 14k gold Turquoise beaded necklace 18.5" necklace, 5/8" pendant, 5mm<br>beads 18.4 grams.
$785.00