Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Monumental Navajo Silver & Turquoise Arm Cuff

Price realized
$3,355
Pre-sale estimate
$2,000 – $4,000
Hammer price
$2,750
Category
Cufflinks
Sold
October 12, 2024
Sale
DAY 2- AMAZING OCTOBER ANTIQUES & IMPORTANT ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

Monumental Native American silver (content unknown) arm cuff, Navajo, large single piece of turquoise, inset on three split shank cuffs, interior: (end to end) approx 9.5"l, cuffs: approx, largest: 9"w, gap: 1 5/8"w, intermediate: 8.5"w, gap: 1 1/8"w, smallest: 6"w, gap: 1.75"w, 540 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: Per consignor, the turquoise stone was mined in Nevada c.1964, sent to a Navajo Reservation in 1972, and the full piece was exhibited in Santa Fe in 1974 NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.