Old Pawn Zuni Sterling Silver and Turquoise Hair Pin. 4 1/4″ Long – 7/8″ Wide. One side has some dents. Most of these pawn shops and trading posts are now closed. The Native American would pawn his jewelry for immediate cash. The shop would hold it and charge interest until he could reclaim it. Dead pawn are the pieces that were never retrieved. Old Pawn Jewelry typically dates from the early 1900s to the 1970s. Most of the early pieces are not signed because it wasn’t the Native American tradition to sign the pieces they crafted. Also, the turquoise in old pawn is turquoise that you can’t get anymore because many of the mines have closed. And, the red and orange coral is rare because of the coral bleaching which is happening today. We guarantee all of our Native American Indian items to be AUTHENTIC American Indian traditional arts. To see more vintage Native American jewelry.
Native American Zuni, RARE PICASSO MARBLE & Pen Shell Fetish, Heishi, Old Pawn Necklace. AWESOME, RARE and EXTREMELY collectible… One you are DEFINITELY not going to want to miss out on! IT IS A TRUE WORK OF WEARABLE ART!! Please feel free to request additional photos or information IF you cannot find the answers in the listing. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTO’S FOR EXACT MEASUREMENTS, WEIGHT, CONDITION, ETC… PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REVIEW ALL PHOTO’S AND READ THE ENTIRE LISTING , INCLUDING ITEM SPECIFICS, CONDITION DESCRIPTION AS WELL AS THE ITEM DESCRIPTION, AS THEY ARE ALL INTEGRAL TO THE LISTING AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. Thank you for looking! Mark me as a favorite and check back often as I have 1000’s of awesome items to list as time permits!
Old Pawn Zuni Sterling Silver and Turquoise Hair Pin. 4 1/4″ Long – 7/8″ Wide. One side has some dents. Most of these pawn shops and trading posts are now closed. The Native American would pawn his jewelry for immediate cash. The shop would hold it and charge interest until he could reclaim it. Dead pawn are the pieces that were never retrieved. Old Pawn Jewelry typically dates from the early 1900s to the 1970s. Most of the early pieces are not signed because it wasn’t the Native American tradition to sign the pieces they crafted. Also, the turquoise in old pawn is turquoise that you can’t get anymore because many of the mines have closed. And, the red and orange coral is rare because of the coral bleaching which is happening today. We guarantee all of our Native American Indian items to be AUTHENTIC American Indian traditional arts. To see more vintage Native American jewelry.
RARE Native American Sterling Silver Handmade cuff Turquoise. The edges of the bracelet are a little damaged because the bracelet is super old. Weight: 79.2 Grams. Signed yes see pictures I did search for the maker but I could not find them. Size: 6.2″ inches including 1″ inch Gaping. For more information see pictures thanks and good luck!!
This product is a rare ingot/coin silver piece from the 1900s, featuring a unique design with turquoise accents, reflecting the Fred Harvey Era. Made by Navajo artisans in New Mexico, this handmade piece has a rich cultural significance as a Native American artifact. With a provenance of ownership history available, this item offers a glimpse into the artistry and craftsmanship of the time, making it a valuable addition to any collection of Native American jewelry.
Very heavy necklace weighing in at 254 grams. Overall length is right at 12. Judging from the look, I would guess them to be clay. Will show flaws and some loss of color associated with age.
WELCOME TO ANOTHER GREAT ITEM OFFERING FROM. We work with the estates of collector’s who have passed away. We split up large collections and sell the individual items for the heirs of the estates. We usually represent 10 or more different collector’s estates at any given time and usually have 1500 to 2000 items listed. WONDERFUL ITEM FROM A GREAT COLLECTION. OVER 40+ YEARS OF. COLLECTING NATIVE AMERICAN RELATED ITEMS WENT INTO THIS COLLECTOR’S ESTATE. MANY BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM RESERVATIONS. WE JUST OPENED ANOTHER LOT OF 20 CRATES WITH MANY GREAT ITEMS FROM THIS ESTATE. MANY ITEMS WERE SET TO GO TO A LOCAL MUSEUM ON LOAN, BUT THE ESTATE DECIDED TO SELL THEM ALSO. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OFFERED. SIX(6) VINTAGE NATIVE AMERICAN. OLD PAWN NECKLACE GROUPING. VINTAGE FUR TRADE ERA BEADS, PENDANTS, BIRD FETISHES, WHISTLES, TURQUOISE, & MORE. ALL 6 NECKLACES FOR 1 PRICE. LARGEST NECKLACE: 30 CIRCUMFERENCE. LARGEST BEADS: 1-1/4 DIAMETER. PLEASE SEE PHOTOGRAPH WITH INDIAN CENT. VINTAGE GLASS TRADE BEADS. SLIGHT WEAR, BEADS SOME NICKS FROM AGE. GREAT ITEM AND REALLY SPECIAL….. PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS FOR. MORE DESCRIPTION, CONDITION & SIZE. WHAT A GREAT ITEM TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION. OR TO RESELL OR TRADE WITH OTHER COLLECTORS! WOELTJE _ANTIQUES BUYS ENTIRE LARGE COLLECTIONS FROM THE HEIRS OF COLLECTOR’S ESTATES. ITEMS IN THE VARIOUS COLLECTIONS DATE FROM 10,000 B. C TO THE 1900’S. SOME ITEMS MAY HAVE COLLECTOR’S HAND WRITTEN NOTES, C. PAPERS, OAK DISPLAY CASES, GLASS CASES AND MANY DO NOT. WE RECENTLY OPENED ANOTHER CRATE OF ASSORTED ITEMS AND FOUND THE ITEM LISTED HERE. CHECK PHOTOS FOR DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION. ITEMS BEING DELIVERED TO ADDRESSES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. Thank you for looking at this item. Woeltje_Antiques ALWAYS includes any collector’s notes, C. If you have questions, please send us a message and although we ourselves do not own or collect any of the items we sell, we will try to answer as best we can and as soon as possible. (THIS ITEM HAS NOT BEEN AUTHENTICATED AS TO AGE).
This rare vintage Native American turquoise needlepoint sterling silver brooch is a stunning piece that showcases the beauty of traditional Native American craftsmanship. The brooch features a beautiful blue turquoise stone set in sterling silver, with a unique bezel setting style. Handmade by Navajo artisans in the United States, this brooch exudes authenticity and cultural significance, making it a truly special addition to any jewelry collection. Sellers notes- all the turquoises pieces on this lovely brooch are nature and handmade and hand set. None are damaged and all are set strong and securely. Buyers please pay for item within 48 hours of winning.