Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: Asian Arts, Sterling Silver & Jewelry

Fri, Nov 18, 2016 02:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 19, 2016 02:00PM EST
Lot 414

Group of Nine Silver, Turquoise and

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Coral Rings including signet ring with pear shape turquoise cabochon approx. 12 x 6 mm., pear shaped red coral cabochon approx. 11 x 5.5 mm., applied snake form coiled around stones with two turquoise eyes approx. 1.3 mm., stamped "R. Nie…, R…", for Ray Nieto, Zuni, tested sterling silver, size 11-1/4, 15.3 grams tarnish, tool marks, light wear consistent with use; turquoise chip inlay dome ring, stamped "Mexico, size 6, Taxco, BCF", size 7-1/2, 10.5 grams tarnish, wear consistent with use, evidence of sizing; horizontal oval turquoise cabochon approx. 18 x 11.8 mm., set in sterling silver ring, illegibly signed inside shank, size 8-1/2, 15 grams tarnish, light wear consistent with use; irregular shaped turquoise cabochon approx. 21 x 14 mm., with applied twisted rope work, feather and buttons, overall size 1-1/2 x 1 in., tested sterling silver, split shank band, size 9, 11.1 grams tarnish, light wear consistent with use; irregular shaped cabochon turquoise approx. 25 x 14 mm., with applied twisted rope work, semi-circle pattern and dots, overall size 1-5/8 x 1-1/4 in., tested sterling silver, double split shank, size 7, 20.7 grams tarnish, abrasions to turquoise, wear consistent with use, shank misshapen; signet ring with irregular shape cabochon turquoise approx. 10 x 11 mm., irregular shaped red coral approx. 9 x 10 mm., with applied snake figure framing bezels with two turquoise eyes approx. 1.6 mm., signed "R & JC, Zuni/ EFFIE C., Zuni", tested sterling silver, size 9-3/4, 14.2 grams tarnish, light wear; chip inlay turquoise and resin in repeating triangle pattern band, 7.5 mm. wide, tested sterling silver, size 7, 5.4 grams tarnish, abrasions to inlay, marring from wear, two marks inside band; rectangular turquoise cabochon approx. 18.5 x 12.5 mm., stamped "sterling", band tapers from 21.5 to 3.5 mm., size 11-1/4, 13.7 grams tarnish, marring to silver around stone, abrasions to turquoise; oval red stone cabochon approx. 9.5 X 7.5 mm., surrounded by domed bird form, overall measures 1-1/8 X 5/8 in., tested sterling silver, size 8, 9 grams tarnish, wear to feather pattern, surface of stone is matte, evidence of glue, wear consistent with use on band. Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, "earth mined", manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, "cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls", and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order. First time buyers will be required to pay by wire transfer or cashiers check.

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