North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 251

Leo G. Harvey (Navajo, 20th Century) Bench Beads

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
The lot features a wonderful signed bench bead Navajo Pearl graduated necklace from master Navajo silversmith, Leo G. Harvey. The necklace shows a sterling silver clasps with small round disc, signed "LH". The stylized signature is identical to another documented Navajo Pearl silver bead necklace. The necklace shows a graduated design, smallest by the clasp and largest at the bottom. The smallest bead is approx. 7mm and largest is 20mm. The bottom section of beads are all nicely stamped in a fine Old Pawn pattern. The beads are all vintage pawn from the 20th Century and are well kept in good condition. The strand is on a sterling silver chain link necklace. These are all handmade / hand made beads, also referred to as bench beads or benchbeads. Measures overall 22.75"L clasp to clasp. Total weight of 45.1 grams.