Great, way above average lap Desk. Annie McKellar must've been much appreciated<br>to have received such a gift 116 years ago. Any help on additional provenance<br>would be greatly appreciated.<br><br>The desk in in great condition with a small chip off the verneer in the top back<br>left corner, and small inlay missing at key hole. There are some cracks in the<br>verneer on the lid. No key included, no other issues. Measures 12" x 9" x 7"<br>tall.

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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver David Tsikewa fetish jar.   4.75" tall x 3 5/8" wide x 716 grams.   4 very well carved fetishes on the exterior of the box, one loose fetish as shown inside the box, and one fetish inside the lid.   I was told by an extremely reliable source that these fetish's should be attributed to David Tsikewa (1915-1971), which makes perfect sense.  These are amazing, I‘ve sold millions of dollars worth of Native American jewelry and never once suggested one belonged in a museum.   This is 100% a museum piece.   Amazing piece likely from the third quarter of the 20th century.    This is originally from Manny Goodman's private collection, owner of Covered Wagon Trading Post, Albuquerque, NM on Old Route 66, he had been dealing in and collecting Native American art since the 1940's.  I have no paperwork to verify this but would stake my life on it's authenticity. Preston Monongye, Hopi Pueblo Jeweler Hopi Pueblo artist Preston Monongye hallmark signature."Preston Monongye‘s jewelry is among the most sought after and highly valued of all Native American jewelry, rivaled only by his neighbor Charles Loloma, Lee Yazzie, and a small circle of other top artists. "His birth in 1927 remains shrouded in mystery. In 1934 during the Great Depression, his birth mother, reportedly a California Mission Indian woman from Los Angeles, visited the Hopi village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa. For some unknown reason, she left little Preston with a powerful Hopi Wutsim Priest, David Monongye, and his wife Nora. They adopted Preston and raised him as a Hopi. Grandfather David once explained to me. ‘Hopi is a philosophy, a way of life, meaning the ‘People of Peace.‘ You may be red, white, yellow, or black-it doesn‘t matter-if you‘re ‘Person of Peace‘-you‘re Hopi. In this spirit, Preston was raised in a very traditional Hopi family who were fine artists: jewelers, textiles weavers, basketmakers, and wood carvers. In 1934, at the age of seven, Preston Monongye moved from Los Angeles to Hopi Pueblo. His father was Hispanic. His mother was a California Mission Indian. A Hopi family from Hotevilla, AZ, Nora and David Monongye, highly respected traditional elders, adopted him. Living in Hopi Pueblo was a dramatic change from being in urban LA during the great Depression. They supported themselves by growing vegetable gardens. Young Preston was introduced to the world of Kachina and ceremonial dancers, which had a profound influence on his art. By age nine, he became an apprentice to his uncle, Gene Pooyama, a master silversmith, and painter. Preston also learned much about traditional Hopi lifeways. For a decade he enjoyed this peaceful way of life. "As a child, Katsinas gave little Preston a bow, arrows, and a lightning stick, like other Hopi boys. Preston was initiated into the Hopi Katsina Society. While sitting in Grandfather David‘s kiva, he learned to carve and weave by watching Hopi priests. Preston was nine when he helped Grandfather David melt silver coins to make jewelry. He learned traditional techniques of Hopi silversmiths practiced by David and their neighbors, Ralph Tawangyawma, Dan Katchongva, and Allen Pooyouma. They were known for silver ingot, hand wrought, heavy stampwork and twist wire jewelry set with high quality, natural turquoise. Preston emerged in the mid-60s and 70s as a top designer of what he dubbed, "The New Jewelry." Preston made many contributions to the Indian art world. In 1970, he served on the Board of the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, NM He lectured widely at schools, organizations, and conferences. Preston won many awards at Indian art shows. Lee Yazzie, the respected Navajo Jeweler, and collaborator with Preston, concluded: "Preston was a true artist."As a teenager, Preston left Hopi Pueblo to serve in the US military during World War II and was a Paratrooper and served as a medic in the South Pacific. Later he served in Korea."Preston‘s uncle, Gene Pooyouma, devoted the most time to helping him to make his first jewelry." Preston, born in 1927, died in 1991 at the age of 64 years. David Tsikewa (1915-1971) brought a previously unseen delicacy to the art of fetish carving. His pieces have a sweet, gentle quality that distinguishes them from the works of his contemporaries. Tsikewa came from a relatively small family by Zuni standards.  Lugya, his father and mother, had three other children, Lorna Quam (sister-in-law to famed jeweler Annie Gasper Quam), Ida Eriacho, and Sadie Epaloose.  Tsikewa and his wife Mary had eight children of their own: Bill, Delano, Lavina Kaskalla, Jennie, Rudolph (Rudy), David Jr., Marvin, and Annette. Born in 1915, David passed away from a heart attack in 1970. Tsikewa learned silversmithing from the renowned Horace Iule in about 1937 and appears on John Adair's 1940 census as a silversmith under the name David Siaekewa. He made inlay butterflies and by the late 1940s was known for special order items, particularly bolos and buckles, in which he used turquoise to work customers' names in channel inlay. Dude Kirk, Gallup, NM Indian trader, marketed most of Tsikewa's work at that time. In the mid-1940s, Ruth Kirk asked him to carve birds to be strung on necklaces, which was the beginning of Tsikewa's beautiful and delicate fetish necklaces. Although he never gave up silversmithing completely, and in later years did inlay for Hopi/Mission jeweler Preston Monongye, by the mid- to late­-1950s Tsikewa emphasized carving. He continued to make jewelry for Dude Kirk and Charles and Pat Kelsey, while also stringing and carving free-standing fetishes for Leon and Ruth Ingraham, the Kirks, C. G. Wallace, and Joe Tanner. In 1959 Tanner, who considers Tsikewa to have been his best friend at Zuni Pueblo, commissioned him to make the pieces for a chess set. One of Tsikewa's most elaborate creations ever, the set includes a board with inlaid squares of white shell and turquoise by Francis Leekya, the son of Leekya Deyuse. In 1966 Tanner organized the Heard Museum's Zuni Show, which featured Tsikewa's work. Tanner bought stringing fetishes from Tsikewa for a dollar apiece and had them custom-made into necklaces for buyers at the show. Tsikewa's daughter Lavina maintains that no one specifically taught him to carve, but his son Bill says that he was influenced by father-in-law Teddy Weahkee. Tsikewa at first worked with hand tools, but quickly converted to electric tools which enabled him to achieve the delicacy for which his carvings are known. Tsikewa earned his living almost exclusively through his art. According to his son he sometimes signed his fetishes with his cattle brand, a "spear D." A silver tag stamped "David" often adorned his fetish necklaces. David Tsikewa's fetishes range from fairly simple to quite detailed. His strung fetish birds display a unique angle to the wing that distinguishes them from birds made by the rest of his family. His four-footed creatures give the impression that they are coming to a quick stop. Most have darkened, drilled eyes and few have bundles. In almost all cases, Tsikewa's approach is exemplified by beautiful polishing. He also carved animals that were uncommon for the time, producing probably the largest menagerie of any carver in his era. On rare occasions Tsikewa, like some of his peers, created detailed human figures. Today, David Tsikewa's family continues his tradition. His wife Mary made fetishes until her death in 1986. Their children all carved fetishes, and some even bested their father's work in juried art shows. This proud family heritage remains with Bill, Lavina, Jennie, and Annette, who still produce diverse, top-quality work. vbcrosby-consignment

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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver turquoise, coral, and Jet<br>scary monster bracelet. 1 11/16" (44mm) wide, 1 1/8" (29mm) gap, fits up to a 6<br>3/16" (157mm) wrist. 92.5 grams. Incredible design, quality, and . A work of art<br>by anyone's standards, one of a kind piece. <br>Recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the<br>new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a<br>contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that<br>often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye<br>taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on<br>contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his<br>jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in<br>Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.

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Preston Monongye Hopi Sterling silver turquoise coral bear tufa cast belt buckle. Solid sterling silver tested with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 1.5" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.

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Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Silver Spiderweb turquoise<br>bracelet. 1 5/16" (33mm) wide, 1 5/8" (42mm) gap, fits up to a 6 7/8" (175mm)<br>wrist. 82.6 grams. Incredible design, quality, and . A work of art by anyone's<br>standards, one of a kind piece. <br><br>Recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing himself in “the<br>new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to create a<br>contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with stones that<br>often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse. Monongye<br>taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on<br>contemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his<br>jewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in<br>Flagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.

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Nice embossed and scalloped border. Measures 17" x 13.5" Fine example of Chinese mid 18th century craftsmanship. No cracks, large chips, or restorations. Some wear to Gilding and several very small flakes on outer run as shown in rim pics.

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Qing c1880 Chinese Famille Rose Man and Woman serving tea Figures. Very nice<br>quality pair from the late 19th century with no cracks, chips, or restorations.<br>Tallest is 8.5".<br>B18

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Qing Chinese Blue underglaze porcelain dish described in detail on 1984 appraisal which will be included and a pic of is included in the attached pictures. Jo Ann Adams was a very well respected, thorough, and knowledgeable appraiser that specialized in Asian antiques. And as you most likely know if you're reading this Chinese porcelain is one of the few areas of Antiques/Collectibles that have proven to be an excellent investment in the last 38 years since these appraisals were done. 2 old chips on rim, no other chips, no cracks, no restorations.

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Qing Chinese Blue/White Slip Decorated bowls. Selling the three bowls, 18/19th<br>century. One with chip and hairline shown to the right side of the first pic. No<br>other cracks, chips, or restorations. A few glaze pops and crazing lines through<br>hand applied white slip decoration. These are really nice bowls. 8.25" wide x 3"<br>deep. Selling all three.

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Qing Chinese Monochrome Turquoise Glazed bottle form vase. 18th/19th century 5" tall with no cracks, chips, or restorations. Small glaze flakes inside and outside of foot rim.

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Qing Chinese Watercolor mother of pearl inlaid enamel fan. Very fine antique<br>chinese 19th century fan with some expected wear, separation on one side and a<br>few small pin holes, some loss to wood/enamel. Very old fragile item that should<br>probably be framed. I didn't want to mess with it much for the pics but did what<br>I felt comfortable doing. 10" long, all hand painted, etc.<br>chinashelf

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Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel. Nicely framed in Acrylic. Chinese Qing framed embroidery panel.From the Estate of Ms. Louise Moorrees (maiden name). Her great grand uncle, Mr. Guus Moorrees (having a Chinese name "Guo Ye") had traveled to China during the beginning of the 20th C. 23"H x 16.5"W,

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Qing Dynasty Chinese Celadon Crackle Glazed Bowl. 5.25" wide x 2" tall. No<br>cracks, chips, or restorations. Natural wear to footrim, guaranteed 19th century<br>or older.<br>b31

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Qing Dynasty Chinese Shiwan Pottery Food Lion Figures Male and Female. Great<br>Mirrored pair of figures from the Mid 19th century, Chinese. 8.5" long x 7.5"<br>tall each. Matching anatomically correct pair male and female. No restorations,<br>no cracks, both have some los to eyelashes, nibs on tail, and the male has a<br>chip to the back right leg as shown. They are wonderful and display very well,<br>interesting and rare pair but not perfect so please examine pics.tw104

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Qing Dynasty Jade mounted Embroidered Silk Antique Chinese Collar. Frame<br>measures 17.5" x 13.5" Guaranteed late 19th century or earlier Qing Dynasty<br>Chinese Collar with Authentic Jade hung on real untested gold chains.

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Qt Southwestern sterling onyx bracelet. No issues. Signed qt sterling on back of concho. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Queen/King Baby Maltese Cross Heart Crowned Rose Sterling Silver Rosary Necklace/earrings set. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed Marked as shown in one of the pics.. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures. Queen Baby is a line produced by King Baby, guaranteed authentic with no issues. 27" long necklace. anderas

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R Gchachu Zuni sterling needlepoint pin, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling, natural turquoise, c1970‘s. No detectable issues.

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R Navajo Sterling pendant with pretty turquoise. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Last quarter of the 20th century.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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R Navajo Sterling silver and turquoise vintage belt buckle. Fits up to a 1.25" belt. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional, stones are secure with no damage.. All items will likely have some expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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R Smith Vintage Navajo sterling silver nugget turquoise belt buckle Ron Monogram. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. The monogram is tested solid 10k gold. It would not be difficult to remove the letters or even the entire center place and replace it with another. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Some gold wear on rim and flowers closest to the rim. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Unmarked, but guaranteed RS Prussia.

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Ramon Albert Jr Dalangyawma Hopi Overlay Kokopelli pendant/pin sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with weight and measurements in the pictures. No damage or significant wear. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Marked with Hopicrafts hallmark the artists older RA hallmark. Ramon Dalangyawma Born Ramon Albert, Jr. (a non-Hopi surname), his grandmother gave him the name Dalangyawma, a name of the Greasewood Clan. As a young man, he attended school in Santa Fe and served in the US Marines. Ramon began his silver working career in 1978 at Hopicrafts then located near the village of Hotevilla. His designs come from his experiences in life - clouds, thunderbolts and rain - important in an area with no irrigation for crops; and bear, spider, antelope, prayer feathers, kachinas, kokopelli, corn - the clan religious symbols, the basis of Hopi life. Ramon‘s work is characterized by the very heavy weight (thickness) silver he uses and his laser like precision in cutting out his designs and meticulous background stamping - nothing but the highest quality. He is a very fine man who we are proud to call our friend! Ramon uses his name stamped into the reverse of his pieces as his hallmark. Earlier examples of his work were marked with a composite RA. Ramon lives in Hotevilla. His son Cheston was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp and graduated from Arizona State University where he obtained his Master‘s Degree in Criminal Justice. At present, Cheston is living in Artesia, NM and working as an instructor at the Federal Police Academy. Mindful of his role in encouraging the next generation of Native American artisans, Fritz has returned as an instructor to the Poeh Arts Center in Pojoaque, NM, where he was once a student. His time as a teacher has helped to strengthen his own skills as a jewelry-maker and inspires him and his students to experiment with progressive designs. An amiable spirit, Fritz explains that his fashion-forward, sculptural jewelry designs are a combination of forethought and serendipitous discovery, resulting in jewelry that excites both his students and collectors. Examples of his awe-inspiring jewelry can be seen in Dexter Cirillo‘s book, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.

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Ramon Dalangyawma Hopi overlay large kachina figure pendant sterling silver. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown with only artists signature and sterling, with weight and measurements in the pictures. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No damage or significant wear. Ramon Dalangyawma Born Ramon Albert, Jr. (a non-Hopi surname), his grandmother gave him the name Dalangyawma, a name of the Greasewood Clan. As a young man, he attended school in Santa Fe and served in the US Marines. Ramon began his silver working career in 1978 at Hopicrafts then located near the village of Hotevilla. His designs come from his experiences in life - clouds, thunderbolts and rain - important in an area with no irrigation for crops; and bear, spider, antelope, prayer feathers, kachinas, kokopelli, corn - the clan religious symbols, the basis of Hopi life. Ramon‘s work is characterized by the very heavy weight (thickness) silver he uses and his laser like precision in cutting out his designs and meticulous background stamping - nothing but the highest quality. He is a very fine man who we are proud to call our friend! Ramon uses his name stamped into the reverse of his pieces as his hallmark. Earlier examples of his work were marked with a composite RA. Ramon lives in Hotevilla. His son Cheston was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp and graduated from Arizona State University where he obtained his Master‘s Degree in Criminal Justice. At present, Cheston is living in Artesia, NM and working as an instructor at the Federal Police Academy. Mindful of his role in encouraging the next generation of Native American artisans, Fritz has returned as an instructor to the Poeh Arts Center in Pojoaque, NM, where he was once a student. His time as a teacher has helped to strengthen his own skills as a jewelry-maker and inspires him and his students to experiment with progressive designs. An amiable spirit, Fritz explains that his fashion-forward, sculptural jewelry designs are a combination of forethought and serendipitous discovery, resulting in jewelry that excites both his students and collectors. Examples of his awe-inspiring jewelry can be seen in Dexter Cirillo‘s book, Southwestern Indian Jewelry.

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Ramone Platero - Carl Luthey sterling carved mother of pearl turquoise bolo tie. Solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pics (scale tared out with containter, weight shown is just the bolo). Fully functional with overall attractive appearance. 42" total length. Sterling slide and tips. High quality vintage cord. The Mother of pear is rainbowy when subjected to light as it should be, it‘s just difficult to photograph and time is limited. Carl W Luthey in the 1960s the 70s had excellent Navajo Silversmiths working for him making the jewelry that he designed. Much of his jewelry has the leaf and flower design that was so popular then. Some of the artists that worked with him were did very distinctive and recognizable work. Some of those artists were Luke Billy Yazzie and Louise and Ramone Platero. The Carl Luthey Studio sign is a stick figure representing the designer instead of the maker. Sometimes, there will also be the artists sign as well. The head is a C, the arms are a W and the legs have an L in them. Carl passed away January 31, 1975 in Albuquerque, NM. Ramone Platero, Diné (Navajo) is presumably the first Navajo smith to use the leaf in silver jewelry. He has been an active silversmith since the early 1970s. Ramon is the son of Pablo Platero; brother of Dan Platero; husband of Lousie Platero; father of 10 daughters, 3 sons. Ramon‘s father was the famous Pablo Platero, one of the finest Navajo (Diné) silversmiths. Pablo taught his son, Ramone, who handmade his original tools.

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Randall Endito Navajo Waterweb Turquoise and Spiny oyster sterling Lariat<br>necklace approx 20" long with a 3.5" drop 50.5 grams.<br><br>Randall Endito grew up in a family of silversmiths and learned his art from his<br>parents. Born in Gallup, January 1, 1980 to the Tangle Water into Bitterwater<br>Clan, Randall continues to live and work in New Mexico. His clean lines and<br>detailed stamp and scrollwork give him a unique style that is delighting patrons<br>in the Southwest.<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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Randy Glover Sterling Engraved Abstract Cowboy Art Silver Copper and Onyx Mixed metals Necklace/pendant. Made of sterling and copper. The larger beads are sterling, the small ones on the back are copper, face is hand engraved sterling and copper with genuine onyx. No issues or damage. Necklace is 16"Randy Glover has been a full time cowboy in the Davis Mountains & Big Bend region of West Texas most of his life. Learning to engrave in the 1990's from master engraver Johnny Weyerts. Thats when Randy started pursuing a sideline business making jewelry and belt buckles.Randy gets his inspiration from nature while on the back of a horse. Working mainly with sterling silver & copper, incorporating natural stones he strives to make unique pieces with a contemporary southwestern flair.

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Randy Strong 1998 Studio Art Glass Heart Dichroic Paperweight. No cracks, chips,<br>scratches, or dings. 3.25" x 2.75"<br>b31

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No scratches, dings, cracks, or chips. Dated January 1978 and numbered 887<br><br>Bio<br><br>Randy Strong<br><br>Winner of the juried 2005 and 2008 Niche award for blown glass and finalist for<br>2010 – awarded by Niche magazine for the best of blown glass in the United<br>States – Randy Strong – artist and designer in hot glass for 40 years, has<br>worked continuously throughout his career producing innovative designs in glass<br>that continually influence the ever changing and growing community of studio<br>glass artists.<br><br>Randy is one of a handful of the early pioneering American Glass Artists to help<br>define American Studio Art Glass.  Before he was to enter the world of glass<br>however, he began his broad education in the arts by working in and collecting<br>photography.  In the late 60’s he was working as an events photographer for the<br>Oakland Tribune, and for a brief period, was privileged to work with and learn<br>from photographer Ansel Adams.  His first taste of working in glass came in 1969<br>at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Calif. where he began<br>by studying ceramics and was fortunate to have as his mentor, the renowned<br>ceramicist, Peter Voulkos.  Upon graduation in 1970 he received one of the first<br>scholarships to the University of Art in Osaka, Japan as one of the first<br>exchange students between the Universities of Calif., Calif. College of Arts and<br>Crafts, and Osaka, Japan.  That grounding in ceramics led him into the largely<br>unknown (at that time ) frontier of studio art glass.  In 1970, he was with Dale<br>Chihuly when Dale and the Haubergs selected the location for the now renowned<br>Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, Washington – and the journey into that<br>frontier was well underway.<br><br>Many of today’s successful, working glass artists are either former students, or<br>have worked with or  for him at one time.  His work, ranging from his<br>distinctive crystal and gold goblets and his ground-breaking work with dichroic<br>glass, to his imposing cast sculptures, and now his seemingly gravity defying,<br>color saturated, multi-piece sculptures, have been acquired by collectors<br>internationally and are a part of collections ranging from The Corning Museum in<br>New York, to the Louvre in Paris.<br><br>Randy’s work through the last 4 decades has been characterized by the use of<br>difficult, defining techniques, materials, colors and forms. His newest<br>sculptural work again breaks new ground by challenging the concept of solid form<br>in glass by further expressing its personality in lightness and movement.<br><br>In 1970, he built and established his own studio and gallery in Northern<br>California, where he continues to create, design and teach.  After 45 years of<br>making distinctive work in glass, he is continuing to make a limited number of<br>pieces a year while he compiles his book “The Glassmakers”, spotlighting and<br>detailing<br>the history of the pioneers in glass responsible for creating what now exists as<br>the American Glass Movement.

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Rare 1908 Austin Texas Centennial of the Birth of Jefferson Davis Medal 2 5/8" tall with some oxidation and loss to enamel.

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Rare 1950's American Hull Art Pottery Lamps Pair. Selling the pair of working<br>lamps, two lamps for the listed price. The exact lamps shown. 1950's Hull<br>pottery with no cracks, chips, restorations, or other issues. I took the<br>original felt off the bases because it got wet when cleaning. The ceramic<br>sections are 8.5" tall x 6" wide without the brass fitting. 11.5" tall with<br>brass bulb socket. I have personally seen one of these lamps bring $600 within<br>the past year, and typically a pair is worth three times a single so I feel my<br>price on these is fair.<br><br>isshelf

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Rare 1950's Mantequilla Del-KA Cermeria Nacional Venezuela Champ Austrian<br>lighter from South American Dairy. So significant wear, amazing condition, super<br>rare lighter if not the only one in existence.<br>TW253

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Rare 1970's Carol Kee Navajo Multi-stone Inlay Mickey Mouse bolo tie. Bolo slide 3.5" x 1.75" x 45 grams total weight, no issues. Carol Kee was a Navajo Native American Artisan active in the 60's and 70's, the did other work but is most famous for her extremely collectible character pieces. She made a lot less bolo's than she did rings. Some of her character pieces have brought 2-3k at auction and a few even more.<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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Rare 2013 Bohlin 14k gold/Sterling silver Lone Ranger belt buckle Disney 59/80. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver and solid 14k gold. Weight and measurements in pictures, One of 80 made, new old stock, unworn condition. Retailed for $4500 in 2013, not currently available for any price.   The prices for new Bohlin items have gone up about 30% or more since then.   This would retail for about 6k directly from Bohlin if it were available today which it isn't.   Fits a 1.5" belt, other weight and measurements in pictures. The beautiful designs of Edward H. Bohlin, one of America's greatest craftsmen, are a treasured part of American history and are highly sought after by museums and other collectors. Bolen items are currently produced by skilled artisans in Dallas, Texas, recreating their beautiful curves and ornamentation. Not only are each pieces exquisitely crafted, but the stories behind the buckles and motifs continue to fascinate people as more than just decorative objects. This limited edition buckle was specially produced by Bohlin to commemorate the release of the film "The Lone Ranger." The Lone Ranger, originally aired as a radio drama in 1933, was adapted into a television series in the late 1940s, a popular series that ran for about 10 years, and also aired in Japan from the late 1950s. This popular American work has since been adapted into a film several times, and in 2013, Walt Disney Pictures will release a new version with an all-star cast, including executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Vabinski of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, and Johnny Depp as Tonto. Bolen, which has a deep historical connection to The Lone Ranger and has produced decorative items for the TV series, has been given special permission by Disney to create buckles featuring the most memorable scenes and motifs from the show. This special model, released in a limited edition of only 80 pieces worldwide, marks the 80th anniversary of the radio drama's first broadcast.

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Rare Antique Round Rock/Georgetown Texas Souvenir lot. Interesting lot of souvenirs from places that one wouldn't typically expect to be tourist attractions. These are from about 1910, and at that time it was likely the closest thing to tourist attraction in Round Rock/Georgetown which have both really blown up in the past 20 years. The "ladies Annex for Southwestern University" burnt down in 1925, Trinity Lutheran College moved sometime around 1929. Selling the 4 pieces shown with no damage. blkcrateredbag

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Rare Cambridge Rose Point Blown Divided Bowl 9 5/8" wide x 2.75" deep c.1940 No issues at all, no cracks, chips, scratches, cloudiness. Hard to find piece.

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Rare David Lotton Engraved Multi-flora custom gift pendant. Engraved decoration on borders really sets it off and makes it unique. Signed and dated top reverse with gift dedication on reverse base. No issues. 1.75" without bail x 1.55" wide.DAVID LOTTON David Lotton is a second generation American glassblower. He is the oldest son of Charles Lotton and was introduced to the world of glassblowing at a very young age. In 1970, Charles started building a furnace and began blowing pieces of glass from melted down pop bottles in a shed behind their house. David was there in this infancy and he was Charles first assistant at the age of ten. David has vivid memories of his childhood working in the shop with his father. When most children were playing childhood games he was spending time after school and on the weekends helping him at the bench. By the age of 14 he started learning how to do finishing work, polishing the bottom of the glass flat. David eventually followed in his fathers' footsteps and by the age of 15 began making paperweights. That ignited a passion to begin glass blowing.David has been creating his one of a kind vessels since 1978. His unique handcrafted works are designed with precise attention to detail. Developing his own glass formulas, David has created a complex palette of colors, giving him the ability to create his multi-layering and sculpting style. Each year David continues to study and refine the techniques he uses in creating his art.David's Clematis Reflection Series, Hollyhock Paperweight Series and Mixed Bouquets Series all reflect his floral patterns which capture his love for detail. He combines color and layering to create depth and beauty. His Organic Sculptures reflect movement and rich hues of a summer sunset. David is inspired by all nature. He has a successful ranch in the hills of Kentucky where he is inspired to evolve, change, and grow continually. He commutes back and forth to fulfill both loves. pwdrawer

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Rare Large 1950's Full Bee Mark Goebel Googly Eye Musician Children. These are<br>fabulous with absolutely no damage or repairs, no crazing. Tallest is 10", they<br>have glass googly eyes one is impressed 73 on the base. Both with underglaze<br>full bee marks.

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Rare Retired James Avery 14k gold Texas Bluebonnet pendant Weight and measurements in pics, all solid 14k gold with no issues. Comes with the wood box shown.

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Rare Retired James Avery 14k/Sterling Bolo Tie. Very difficult to find item, the tips are sterling and James Avery though unmarked, I'm 100% sure they are James Avery though because while I have never seen or owned this extremely rare Bolo, I have had some bronze Avery bolo's and the tips were the same. Bolo measures 1 3/8", 47.1 grams total weight. anderas

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Rare Retired James Avery Archer Girl in Horseshoe Oversized charm/pendant in<br>sterling, no damage or significant wear. Cut jump ring 1" tall x 7/8" wide.<br>Looks like Raggedy Ann holding a bow and arrows, don't believe there's another<br>out there to find or will be anytime soon.<br><br>James Avery founded his company in 1954, initially crafting jewelry in a two-car<br>garage in Kerrville, Texas, with just $250 and a desire to create lasting value<br>for others. Mr. Avery believed that meaning is what makes life more beautiful<br>and this concept continues to drive how we design jewelry to this day. In 2007,<br>53 years after he first founded the company, James Avery officially stepped down<br>as CEO and passed the reins on to his sons, Chris and Paul.<br><br>Mr. Avery’s mission was simple: to create jewelry with meaning—both for himself<br>and others. With a focus on creating straightforward designs and a core belief<br>of integrity in all things, his jewelry became more than precious metals and<br>gemstones. Guests came to him with their stories—their special moments—so he<br>could craft them into pieces they would wear with pride for a lifetime. From<br>writing letters to greeting Customers, Mr. Avery prioritized developing lasting<br>relationships with each person who connected with his designs.<br><br>anderas

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Rare Retired James Avery fish pendant in sterling. No issues, weight and<br>measurements in pics. I cannot provide any additional measurements, videos, or<br>pictures that aren't provided as my jewelry is stored at a separate secure<br>location until it ships. Thank you so much for taking the time to look and your<br>consideration.<br><br>anderascoll<br>James Avery founded his company in 1954, initially crafting jewelry in a two-car<br>garage in Kerrville, Texas, with just $250 and a desire to create lasting value<br>for others. Mr. Avery believed that meaning is what makes life more beautiful<br>and this concept continues to drive how we design jewelry to this day. In 2007,<br>53 years after he first founded the company, James Avery officially stepped down<br>as CEO and passed the reins on to his sons, Chris and Paul.<br>Mr. Avery’s mission was simple: to create jewelry with meaning—both for himself<br>and others. With a focus on creating straightforward designs and a core belief<br>of integrity in all things, his jewelry became more than precious metals and<br>gemstones. Guests came to him with their stories—their special moments—so he<br>could craft them into pieces they would wear with pride for a lifetime. From<br>writing letters to greeting Customers, Mr. Avery prioritized developing lasting<br>relationships with each person who connected with his designs.

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Rare Retired James Avery Galloping Horses bracelet and earrings set. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact pieces shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. Box and paperwork included. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.

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Rare Retired James Avery Laugh Now Cry later madonna pendant/oversized charm. 1<br>3/8" x 5/8" x 4.9 grams.<br><br>anderascoll

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Rare Retired James Avery Modernist Patinated Brass belt buckle. 2" x 1.5", fits a 1" belt, no issues or wear.

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Rare Retired James Avery rose charm. 7/8" tall x 11/16" wide with no issues.<br><br>anderas<br><br>James Avery founded his company in 1954, initially crafting jewelry in a two-car<br>garage in Kerrville, Texas, with just $250 and a desire to create lasting value<br>for others. Mr. Avery believed that meaning is what makes life more beautiful<br>and this concept continues to drive how we design jewelry to this day. In 2007,<br>53 years after he first founded the company, James Avery officially stepped down<br>as CEO and passed the reins on to his sons, Chris and Paul.<br><br>Mr. Avery’s mission was simple: to create jewelry with meaning—both for himself<br>and others. With a focus on creating straightforward designs and a core belief<br>of integrity in all things, his jewelry became more than precious metals and<br>gemstones. Guests came to him with their stories—their special moments—so he<br>could craft them into pieces they would wear with pride for a lifetime. From<br>writing letters to greeting Customers, Mr. Avery prioritized developing lasting<br>relationships with each person who connected with his designs.

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Rare Retired James Avery Soccer ball charm. This is the most difficult to find<br>version. .75" with bail x .5" with no issues.<br><br>James Avery founded his company in 1954, initially crafting jewelry in a two-car<br>garage in Kerrville, Texas, with just $250 and a desire to create lasting value<br>for others. Mr. Avery believed that meaning is what makes life more beautiful<br>and this concept continues to drive how we design jewelry to this day. In 2007,<br>53 years after he first founded the company, James Avery officially stepped down<br>as CEO and passed the reins on to his sons, Chris and Paul.<br><br>Mr. Avery’s mission was simple: to create jewelry with meaning—both for himself<br>and others. With a focus on creating straightforward designs and a core belief<br>of integrity in all things, his jewelry became more than precious metals and<br>gemstones. Guests came to him with their stories—their special moments—so he<br>could craft them into pieces they would wear with pride for a lifetime. From<br>writing letters to greeting Customers, Mr. Avery prioritized developing lasting<br>relationships with each person who connected with his designs.

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Rare Retired James Avery Sterling Bicycle charm 1 1/8" 4.8 grams.<br><br>anderascoll

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Rare Retired James Avery Sterling Sunface pendant/oversized charm 1 1/8" x 1" x<br>5.6 grams.<br><br>anderascoll

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Rare Retired Large James Avery Horned toad pendant in sterling. Weight and measurements in pics. Selling the exact piece shown in great condition with no damage or significant wear. The uncommon but more commonly found version of this is a charm and significantly smaller. While this isn‘t huge it‘s big compared to that. It‘s an oversized charm or small pendant. James Avery was a World War II veteran and the founder of the James Avery Artisan Jewelry company: Early life Born in Chicago in 1921, Avery was a decorated pilot who flew 44 missions over Germany. After the war, he studied industrial design at the University of Illinois and taught at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado. Jewelry making Avery began making jewelry in his free time around 1951. He was inspired to create art that he found meaningful, and hoped others would find it meaningful too. Starting the business In 1954, Avery began selling jewelry from a wooden box at summer camps in Kerrville, Texas, where he moved with his wife. He printed his first catalog in 1957 and opened his first store and manufacturing facility in Kerrville in 1967. Designs Avery‘s designs were inspired by his faith, and often included faith-based images like crosses, chalices, doves, and fish. He also designed a pin for the Apollo XII astronauts, and was commissioned by NASA twice more.

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Rare Shelley Melody Chintz Ring Planter Rose Bowl. Very unusual shape in Shelley<br>Chintz. 8" x 7" x 1.5" deep with no cracks, chips, crazing, restorations, or<br>stains.<br>tw209

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Rare WW1 Era Flying Squadron W.S.S. Postal Service pinback button. 1.25" wide This effort to raise money for WWI was sponsored by the postal system 1917-1920. The title "Flying Squadron" applied to experienced solicitors that worked with teams of local volunteers.

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Rare/retired James Avery 60th Anniversary Sterling Shimmering Leaves Necklace. Produced in a limited qty for a short time in 2014. This has been in the box for 9 years unworn, comes with original box, paperwork, and bag. This is likely the first one to reach the secondary market as it's great and... Who in their right mind would want to get rid of it? Buying the estate fresh item shown. 16" or 18" long depending which loop you use, 16.8 grams.anderas

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Ray Adakai Navajo Sterling ranger belt buckle set, fits a .5" belt, other measurements in pics. Unworn.Jack Adakai was able to pass on his silversmithing skills to his son Ray Adakai. Ray’s traditional Navajo Jewelry reflects designs echoing from the old school Navajo silversmithing. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Ray Begay Navajo Royston turquoise sterling pendant2.5" tall x 1.5" wide x 23.6 grams with no issues.

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Ray Bennett Navajo Sterling Gaspeite necklace. No issues, 16" long, other weight and measurements in pics. Ray Bennet Raymond Bennet, Navajo, has been a silversmith since 1994. He lives where he was born and raised, in Gallup, New Mexico. He learned his craft from his family members, including both his parents and his uncles. Raymond Bennett (Navajo) is a listed silversmith in Barton Wright‘s "Hallmarks of the Southwest". He began using “R. Bennett or Ray Bennett in 1978. At one time Ray was the resident silversmith for Atkinsons Trading Company. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Ray Bennett Navajo Sterling Waterweb Turquoise Mountain turquoise pendant. 3.25" tall with bail x 1 5/8" wide x 33.1 grams with no issues, appears unworn.Raymond Bennet, Navajo, has been a silversmith since 1994. He lives where he was born and raised, in Gallup, New Mexico. He learned his craft from his family members, including both his parents and his uncles.Raymond Bennett (Navajo) is a listed silversmith in Barton Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest". He began using “R. Bennett or Ray Bennett” in 1978. At one time Ray was the resident silversmith for Atkinson’s Trading Company.All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Ray Delgarito Navajo sterling and variscite pendant. Measurements in pics.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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Ray Delgarito Navajo sterling silver Royston turquoise big cross pendant. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Marked as shown, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Ray Jack Navajo Sterling multi-stone intarsia inlay clip-on earrings. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. 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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Ray Tracey Knifewing Bear pendant on sterling Navajo pearl necklace 24" necklace, nice thick sturdy high quality beaded necklace. No issues with either. Weight and measurements in pics. All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Ray Tracey Knifewing Navajo sterling silver, sugilite/opal pendant/earrings. Great earrings and pendant with no issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. No issues.

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Ray Tracey Knifewing Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, onyx inlay belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1" belt.

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Ray Tracy Knifewing sterling silver, sugilite, turquoise, onyx bear pendant. Solid sterling silver tested and guaranteed with weight and measurements in the pictures. No issues, circa last quarter of the 20th century.

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Raymond Delgarito Navajo Silver and turquoise pendant, Ray Delgarito for Running Bear shop, appears unworn.<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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Raymond/Geneva Apachito Onyx Earrings and pendant set. Earrings made by Geneva, Pendant made by her father. Selling the set with measurements shown. Etsy bot's dont' like the A word(petrified tree sap)Geneva Apachito (Navajo, Born 1969) the daughter of Raymond and Genevieve Apachito she signs her pieces Geneva J.A. Geneva Apachito was born in Socoro, New Mexico to silversmiths Raymond and Genevieve Apachito. She was raised in Alamo and learned the art of silversmithing from her mother. Geneva Apachito & Marilyn Platero.

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Readda Begay Navajo Sterling Blue Ridge Turquoise Ring, size 9.25, 18 grams,<br>1.5" face. Little to no wear, no damage.<br><br><br>READDA BEGAY:<br>Readda wasn't a Begay all her life,but was a Martinez before marrying<br>silversmith, Ernest Begay..She comes from a family who are well recognized in<br>the Navajo jewelry industry,which is the Martinez family.To name a few,her<br>brothers are Calvin,Terry,Leon,Rick Martinez..And to have this type of<br>influence,how could you not produce some of the finest jewelry? Readda & Ernest<br>live in New Mexico just outside Gallup in a town called "Bread Springs".

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Rebecca Collins Cast Oxidized sterling silver angel pin 29.8 grams 2" from toe to wing, the world renowned Dallas Texas artist that created this is now retired and no longer creating jewelry. Rebecca Collins, internationally known jewelry designer, is a native Texan and Phi Beta Kappa SMU graduate who started out as high school teacher. In 1975, Rebecca took a silversmithing class, where she discovered her passion for creating wearable works of art. Before she designed jewelry, she was an artist, and her paintings are now highly collectible. Rebecca Collins travels the world in search of materials for her jewelry, buying gemstones and antiquities from thousands of sources. Rebecca's designs are each singular and unique: as in nature, no two items are ever exactly alike. When she started designing jewelry, she discovered her fascination with connections between unrelated objects, which lies at the heart of her distinctive designs. Fans admire her artistic combination of contrasting materials such as faceted aquamarine with fossils, jade with vegetable "Off White", or two-thousand year old Roman glass....... her "quirky" combinations create her signature look. Her favorite artists for inspiration are Gustav Klimt and Henri Matisse. anderas

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Red Adair, (1915-2004) Texas Oil Well Firefighter belt buckle. 3 3/8" x 2.25", takes up to a 1.75" belt. Paul Neal Adair was born in Houston, Texas in nineteen fifteen. He was one of five sons of a metal worker. He also had three sisters. While growing up, he became known as Red Adair because his hair was bright red. The color became a trademark for Adair. He wore red clothes and red boots. He drove a red car, and his crew members used red trucks and red equipment. As a young man, Red Adair dropped out of high school to help support his family. He worked as a laborer for several different companies. In nineteen thirty-eight, Adair got his first oil-related job with the Otis Pressure Control Company. During World War Two, Adair served on a trained army team that removed and destroyed s. After the war, he returned to Houston and took a job with Myron Kinley. At the time, Kinley was the leader in putting out fires in oil wells. Red Adair worked with Myron Kinley for fourteen years. But in nineteen fifty-nine, Adair started his own company. During his thirty-six years in business, Red Adair and his crews battled more than two thousand fires all over the world. Some were on land. Others were on ocean oil-drilling structures. Some fires were in burning oil wells. Others were in natural gas wells. Red Adair was a leader in a specialized and extremely dangerous profession. Putting out oil well fires can be difficult. This is because oil well fires are extinguished, or put out, at the wellhead just above ground. Normally, s are used to stop the fire from burning. The explosion robs the fire of oxygen. But, once the fire is out, the well still needs to be covered, or capped, to stop the flow of oil. This is the most dangerous part of the process. Any new heat or fire could cause the leaking well and the surrounding area to explode. Red Adair developed modern methods to extinguish and cover burning oil wells. They became known in the industry as Wild Well Control techniques. In addition to s, the techniques involved large amounts of water and dirt. Adair also developed special equipment made of bronze metal to help extinguish oil well fires. The modern tools and his Wild Well Control techniques earned Red Adair and his crews the honor of being called the "best in the business." Red Adair was known for not being afraid. He was also known for his sense of calm and safety. None of his workers were ever killed while putting out oil well or gas fires. He described his work this way: "It scares you -- all the noise, the rattling, the shaking. But the look on everyone's face, when you are finished and packing, it is the best smile in the world; and there is nobody hurt, and the well is under control." One of Red Adair's most important projects was in nineteen sixty-two. He and his crew put out a natural gas fire in the Sahara Desert in Algeria. The fire had been burning for six months. This famous fire was called the "Devil's Cigarette Lighter." Fire from the natural gas well shot about one hundred forty meters into the air. The fire was so big that American astronaut John Glenn could see it from space as he orbited Earth. The desert sand around the well had melted into glass from the extreme heat. News reports said Adair used about three hundred forty kilograms of nitroglycerine material to pull the oxygen out of the fire. Adair's success with the "Devil's Cigarette Lighter" and earlier well fires captured the imagination of the American film industry. In nineteen sixty-eight, Hollywood made an action film called "Hellfighters." It was loosely based on events in Red Adair's life. Actor John Wayne played an oil well firefighter from Houston, Texas whose life was similar to Adair's. Adair served as an advisor to Wayne while the film was being made. The two men became close friends. Adair said one of the best honors in the world was to have John Wayne play him in a movie. Here is John Wayne in the film "Hellfighters." He has just flown into Venezuela to help his crew fight a dangerous fire. He has brought needed supplies with him. In nineteen eighty-eight, Adair fought what was possibly the world's worst off-shore accident. It was at the Piper Alpha drilling structure in the North Sea. Occidental Petroleum operated the structure off the coast of Scotland. The structure produced oil and gas from twenty-four wells. One hundred sixty-seven men were killed when the structure exploded after a gas leak. Red Adair had to stop the fires and cap the wells. He faced winds blowing more than one hundred twenty kilometers an hour, and ocean waves at least twenty meters high. In March of nineteen ninety-one, Red Adair went to Kuwait following the Persian Gulf War. He and his crews were called in to help put out fires set by the Iraqi army as it fled from coalition forces. But Adair faced serious problems in putting out the fires. In June, he flew to Washington, D.C. to talk to government officials about those problems. He told congressional lawmakers that he needed more water and more equipment. He also described his concerns about medical services for his men, and the buried landmines throughout Kuwait. Adair also met with then-President George H.W. Bush. President Bush listened to his concerns and offered his support. Within weeks, Adair had the equipment he needed to complete the job. The Red Adair Company capped more than one hundred wells. His crews were among twenty-seven teams from sixteen countries called in to fight the fires. The crews' efforts put out about seven hundred Kuwaiti fires. Their efforts saved millions of barrels of oil. Some experts say the operation also helped prevent an environmental tragedy. The job had been expected to take three to five years. However, it was completed in just eight months. In a ceremony, the Emir of Kuwait extinguished the last burning well on November sixth, nineteen ninety-one. In addition to Kuwait, Adair and his men carried out sixteen other jobs that year. They worked in India, Venezuela, Nigeria, the Gulf of Mexico and the United States. Red Adair had spent his seventy-sixth birthday in Kuwait working side by side with his crew. When asked when he might retire, he told reporters: "Retire? I do not know what that word means. As long as a man is able to work, and he is productive out there and he feels good – keep at it." Still, Red Adair finally did retire in nineteen ninety-four. At that time, he joked about where he would end up when he died. He said he hoped to be in Heaven. But he said this about Hell: "I have made a deal with the devil. He said he is going to give me an air-conditioned place when I go down there – if I go there – so I won't put all the fires out." Red Adair died in two thousand four. He was eighty-nine years old. At his funeral, many family members and friends honored him by wearing red clothes. Many Americans remember Red Adair for his bravery. He lived his life on the edge of danger. He was known for his willingness to risk his own life to save others. During his life, Adair received Special Letters of Recognition from Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. One of the letters said this: "You have served your country well by your willingness to do a dangerous and important job with a rare ability. In an age said to be without heroes, you are an authentic hero." anderas

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Republic Period Chinese Carved boxwood buddha. 3.75" tall x 3.25" wide base with old stable crack on reverse, nice carving. isshelf

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Republic Period Chinese cast brass teapot. No damage, some oxidation, nice patina. 5.75" handle to spout x 3.75" tall.

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Republic Period Chinese Cloisonne Horse Form Censer 9 5/8" tall x 7.25" tall one slight bend on footrim, no damage to enamel, mane appears to double as a match striker. Great piece from the first half of the 20th century in an uncommon form. isshelf

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Republic Period Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Punch Bowl. No cracks, chips, or<br>restorations. High quality hand painted piece in exceptional condition about 90<br>years old.<br>15.5" wide x 6" deep.

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Republic Period Chinese Majolica glazed high relief earthenware dragon plate. No<br>cracks, chips, or restorations, very small amount of glaze wear. 10" wide.

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Republic Period Chinese Sewing baskets Pair. Selling both Antique Chinese sewing<br>baskets with Peking glass beads and loops. Largest 7.5" wide. Small one is<br>missing one coin/tassel, large one has one broken yellow bead and a fracture in<br>the loop. No other issues. Selling both baskets.<br>TW218

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Retired James Avery 14K gold and sterling earrings 1" wide with no issues.

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Retired James Avery 14K gold and sterling sunburst earrings. 19.3 grams 1 1/8"<br>wide with no issues. Springs on the clips are strong.<br><br>anderas

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Retired James Avery 14k gold Texas Star charm with rope edge. Original 14k James Avery loop uncut and intact. .5" wide x .75" tall with jump ring

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