Mountains, Plains, and Pueblos | February 18, 2025
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 99
Two Native American Turquoise and Inlay Sterling Bracelets
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
free form cut turquoise in center, approx. 25.5 x 13.0mm, red and blue chip inlay of phoenix on each side, hand engraved signature "Charlie Singer", sterling silver, tapered bracelet, widest 23.7mm, inside measurement 5-1/2 in. with 1-1/2 in. opening, 40.0 g; free form cut turquoise in center, approx. 27.0 x 14.0mm, on each side turquoise, red coral, and mother of pearl inlay, unmarked, sterling silver, width 18.0mm, inside measurement 5-1/2 in. with 1-1/2 in. opening, 61.9 g
Provenance: A Cherokee Gentleman
Note: Charles and his brother, Tommy Singer, invented fabricating silver with the turquoise and coral chip inlay style. Tommy shared the chip inlay style with Charles in the 1960s in Shiprock, New Mexico. The brothers would later set up shop in Holbrook, Arizona, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His family, who were from the Navajo tribe, started making art in 1948. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object.
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A Cherokee Gentleman
possibly Kingman turquoise, Arizona, deposits of pyrite and quartz, some inevitable tarnishing to metal to both bracelets, coral, and mother of pearl inlay has some inevitable scratches to surface from wear
