Southwestern hotsell Spencer Sterling Silver Gold Filled Bib Feather Turquoise Necklace

Southwestern Spencer Sterling Silver Gold Filled Bib Feather Turquoise Necklace

I have for sale a rare example of Navajo artisan gold work by Harry Spencer. The total length of the piece is right at 18 1/2" long & the total weight is 15.2 grams. A lovely natural blue turquoise stone is mounted directly in the middle of a yellow gold filled bib.

The chain is made up of elongated paper clip style Sterling Silver links measures right at 6mm long x 2.6mm wide and about .45 mm thick. Each link look to be hand soldered.

The yellow gold filled bib measures right at 2 3/4" across and is a cast piece The bib features a graduated height and measures just about 18.25 mm at it's maximum. On the front of the bib are nice clean etched lines designed to highlights the center focal point; hotsell A lovely Turquoise stone. On the back of the bib is the stamp of Harry Spencer and the mark GF.

The Turquoise stone measures right at 13.5mm h x 8.75mm wide and carries a striking blue color with lovely black streaks. I would estimate the depth of the stone to be around 5.5mm.

Extending from one side of the bib are 3 Sterling Silver feather to finish off the beautiful look of this piece.

H. Spencer is listed as a Native American artist in the book 'Hallmarks of the Southwest' by Barton Wright, Originally Published 1989

This piece has been xray analyzed using a Niton XRF Spectrometer to ensure the metal makeup meets industry standards for solid gold or silver jewelry. Where appropriate, acid testing has been used. Any gemstones have been tested using a presidium gem tester and have not been reviewed, except where noted, by a gemologist so please assume they are lab produced stones. All measurements of stones have been done using a digital caliper, are approximate and may not be exact.

Please do check out my other items as I am happy to consolidate shipping!

This item condition is very nice vintage condition.

This item will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail. I will always consolidate shipping where appropriate.

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