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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 34

Navajo E. McCray Sterling Silver Sugilite Necklace

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and sugilite necklace from Navajo Ethelean McCray. The necklace shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted pendant necklace boasting a twisted rope border with a uniquely crafted far outside border. The necklace also features five oval cut sugilite cabochons set into the center of the pendants. The artist’s hallmark is shown on the back side of the pendant and features a '.925' stamp on the lever part of the clasp. The condition of this necklace is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurement from clasp to clasp is 24 3/4" and the center pendant shows measurements of 1 1/2" x 1 1/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 69g.