Very Rare Tommy Singer Sterling Silver Kokopelli Clip On Earrings Signed T
TOMMY SINGER NAVAJO STERLING SILVER KOKOPELLI CLIP ON EARRINGS MARKED T. 1-3/8 tall and 5/8 wide. The mark noted as Tommy Singers hallmark is found on page 314 in the Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks book by Billie Hougart-2014 edition. PLEASE NOTE: The photographs give the illusion the jewelry looks larger than it is; this is to show you the detail you could not see without a magnifying glass. Please look at ALL photographs postedthere is always one or two photos with ruler measurements in every listing created to give you an accurate indication of size. Also, the photographs posted are shot from the actual item no stock photos. The colors may vary just slightly due to light vs. Shadow effect of the flash. The items weighed on the scale are in grams. VERY RARE VINTAGE TOMMY SINGER STERLING SILVER OVERLAY EAGLE EARRINGS SIGNED Tc (crescent moon). 7/8 tall and 5/8 wide. 4 grams (weighed without backings). Tc- very early Tommy Singer hallmark T with the crescent moon-see photographs. Please look at ALL photographs postedthere is always one or two photos with ruler measurements in every listing created to give you an accurate. Early old Tommy Singer sterling silver overlay eagle earrings and extremely rare!!! If you read the small bio I have written below, you will notice Tommy Singer originally started creating overlay jewelry pieces, some fitted with turquoise stone. Then he came across chips of turquoise wasted on the workshop floor and being a genius that he most certainly was, he developed the chip inlay technique. The Overlay method is when two pieces of silver are soldered together after a design has been cut from the top layer, creating a negative design. Most silversmiths would create metal templates of their designs, which would allow them to trace a design onto the sheet of metal. The designs would then be cut out using a tiny saw blade. The templates could be used over and over and mixed together to create unique jewelry pieces. So, why are these earrings rare? These earrings were created when Mr. Singer was starting to learn the silversmith craft in the 1960s; way before he started using the chip inlay technique. Also, the hallmark stamped on the earrings is the letter T with a crescent moon shape, a very early Tommy Singer hallmark! That makes these earrings over 50 years old and created by the master when he was discovering his skill! The earrings are not marked. 925 or sterling, but have been tested positive with. No marks or cosmetic damage to the pieces. It is common for the sterling mark to be missing in early Native American vintage jewelry. Was born in 1940 and passed away May 31, 2014. He lived in Winslow, Arizona where he resided with his wife Rose and their children and grandchildren. He grew up in a small community of Dilcon on the Navajo Reservation while. Learning the silversmith trade from his father. Tsinnigine Hathali, a Navajo Medicine Man when he was just 7 years old. In the 1960s, Mr. Singer became famous for inventing the use of turquoise and coral chips in silverwork. From the lingering chips of turquoise and coral left on his workshop floor. While using the chip inlay technique combined with his amazing craftsmanship mixed with the abstract modern Native American style of design Mr. Singer conveyed on his jewelry, he became a household name in the states and abroad. Chip inlay is a method where cavities in jewelry are filled with a mixture of crushed stone, typically turquoise and coral, and epoxy resin. The piece is then polished smooth after the resin has hardened. Singers chip inlay technique was heavily copied in the southwest and even in imports from Asia. In fact, this style of jewelry became so popular late 1970s through 1980s that you would see it everywhere. Frustrated, he stopped creating chip inlaid jewelry and started focusing on. The silver overlay method which he originally studied in the beginning of his silversmith career. Exhibited traditional Navajo designs; some incorporating gold in the overlay. He was also known for carving storyteller scenes with tremendous detail and skill. Tommy Singer was a famous. And those who knew him said he was a friendly and generous man. Today, his work commands very high prices which continues to gained in value. Collectors of his work hold onto his pieces with great respect and love. It is hard to find these classic vintage chip inlay pieces which have survived. This is your chance to own an original silver masterpiece from a truly talented and gifted man! Thanks for looking and have a great day! INFO FOR BUYERSnot very exciting to read, but just in case you need to know. If you need more time, please contact me. Information as to the origin or authenticity of items is searched. The most accurate description is in the pictures, so please review them carefully. Unless otherwise noted, everything I sell is vintage, antique, used, secondhand, and will have fair wear. All items are packaged carefully to the extent required for each item. I hate having to charge it, you hate having to pay it. Please contact me immediately if there is a problem to receive proper instruction for return. Each jewelry box comes equipped with a 3M Anti-Tarnish Paper Tab measuring 1x1and is good for up to 30 cubic inches of air space. The strips will protect silver, nickel, copper, bronze, brass, gold, and pewter for up to 6 months depending on the frequency and amount of exposure to air. One tab can last up to one year in a sealed airtight environment. Safe to use, these paper tabs are non-toxic and do not emit any chemical residues. The item “VERY RARE TOMMY SINGER STERLING SILVER KOKOPELLI CLIP ON EARRINGS SIGNED T” is in sale since Sunday, June 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Earrings”. The seller is “mishambrosia” and is located in Alvaton, Kentucky. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country of Origin: USA
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Certification: hallmark
- Material: STERLING
- Artist hallmark: T(
- lot: No
- Metal Purity: 925 OUT OF 1000 SILVER
- Artisan: TOMMY SINGER
- Signed: Yes
- Main Stone: No Stone
- Brand: THOMAS SINGER
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Earrings
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
