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(4) Native American Silver Spiny Oyster Shell & Red Coral Jewelry

Price realized
$305
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$250
Category
Jewelry
Sold
January 25, 2025
Sale
DAY 2 -JANUARY 2025 NEW YEAR'S FINE ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 4) Native American sterling silver jewelry, including: (2 pieces) purple spiny oyster shell, comprising: (one) necklace, with teardrop-shaped central pendant, stamped DB (possibly Darrell Brown, Choctaw, 20th c.), oval silver links, hook closure, approx 19"l; (pair) matched earrings, apparently unmarked, for pierced ears, post backs (some bending to posts), approx 1.25"l; (2 pieces) Betty Bitsie (Navajo/ Dine, 20th c.), set with red coral cabochons, comprising: (one) necklace, pendant on an Italian sterling silver curb link chain, lobster claw closure, approx 17"l, (pair) earrings, fish hook ear wires, drop: approx 1.75"l; 91.6 grams total (inclusive of all materials) 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.