1930's Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Ingot Silver Bracelet Tucson Estate

  
Classic spiral wire decor flanking the stone adds to the distinctly vintage look. The bracelet appears to be of ingot metal - hammered and then evened to uniform thickness through the use of a roller - it has good visual charisma and reflects the skill of a tribal craftsman working by hand accomplished means, as good new roads finally opened the American Southwest for tourism - thank you, Franklin Roosevelt. Yes it falls within the broad genre of so-called Fred Harvey Southwestern jewelry (crafted as a more wearable period alternative to traditional tribal adornment), though in this case sticks a bit closer to the old. Here there are no walking dogs or arrow motifs - there are, however, clear elements of real tribal aesthetic.

Weight is good for the form at about 22 grams on my portable digital scale. Condition is quite fine with a subtle though obvious aura of time to the surfaces - this bracelet was nicely kept by its previous owner. All typical and expected signs of period service are here simply more evidence of a genuine history.

A look at those pics should give a good idea of appearance and condition - in all, a classic Depression Era bracelet that will look great worn about in Santa Fe or wherever you live. Inner circumference is about 5 5/8 in.

If you collect earlier 20th Century Southwestern tribal referenced silver adornment and especially Navajo Fred Harvey wearable artworks as this, or simply wish a single noticeable improvement to the ambiance of each day, this will have great meaning for you. THIS IS LISTED AS U.

The item "1930'S NAVAJO FRED HARVEY TURQUOISE INGOT SILVER BRACELET TUCSON ESTATE" is in sale since Thursday, June 22, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets".

The seller is "pooterpee" and is located in GREAT SOUTHWEST. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
2. Origin: Tucson Estate
3. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
4. Jewelry Type: Bracelets
5. Metal: Sterling or Coin Silver
6. Main Stone: Turquoise