Lot 518

Fred Harvey Navajo Turquoise & Silver Bracelet

Estimate: $125 - $300

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is a Fred Harvey, Navajo Native American turquoise and sterling silver bracelet from the 1930's. Fred Harvey jewelry was made for the Anglo tourist along the Santa Fe railroad lines, in hotels and retail shops run primarily by the Fred Harvey Company. Harvey hired Navajo silversmiths to create decorative symbolized jewelry for the tourist trade. Fred Harvey era jewelry is widely collected and sought after. It is easy to wear and generally has a fair amount of ornamentation and stamping. This bracelet features a setting of polished Bisbee turquoise gemstones and stamped geometric patterns consistent with Fred Harvey silversmith work. The stamped silver band shows a dark patina, indicative of the age. This style of bracelet became popular after Harvey's passing in 1901. The condition of this bracelet is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bracelet are 1 1/4" x 2" x 1/4" with a circumference of 2 3/4" and a weight of 4.2g.