HANDMADE, BETTER KIND OF FRED HARVEY ERA TURQUOISE AND STERLING SILVER BRACELET

Western Trading Post

$495.00
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WTP.BR3211

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Description: A better kind of handmade bracelet from the Fred Harvey Era. It features a greenish turquoise stone with a gorgeous brownish matrix which is surrounded by hand crafted sterling silver. Tested as sterling silver. The Fred Harvey Era refers to a time frame from about the mid 1950s back to around the turn of the last century. Tourist bought Native Jewelry and other items while traveling by Rail and later by Highway. This old bracelet is from that era. It was tested as being either sterling (.925) or at least coin (.900) silver.

Maker: Most likely Navajo or Pueblo, but there is not maker's mark (as was common of Native Style jewelry from this era).

Approx. Age: Vintage (Circa 1930s - 50s).

Size: Inside circumference measures 5-7/8" plus there is just over a 1-1/8" gap (making this bracelet fit about a 7" wrist). It is about 1-7/8" wide across the face and weighs 60.8 g.

Condition: Vintage, good for its age, normal wear expected.

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