Artistry of the West: Rare Beadwork & Historic Western Wonders November 9th Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 30
Navajo T&R Singer Multistone Barrel Bead Necklace
Estimate: $900 - $1,300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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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 |
Featured in this lot is this Navajo T & R Singer multistone barrel bead necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted multistone construction that includes discoidal and sphere beads that include the following stones: Cripple Creek Turquoise, Red Mountain Turquoise, Carico Lake Turuqoise, Tiger Eye, Mojave Turquoise, Variety of Agate, and Jet. The necklace features two barrel beads constructed from sterling silver and gold that are bother marked as follows: T & R Singer. Tommy Singer (1940–2014) was a master silversmith and one of the most famous Navajo jewelry artists. He is widely credited with pioneering the use of chip inlay, a technique where crushed turquoise or coral is inlaid into silver or gold settings, creating a striking mosaic effect. Rose Singer, his wife, was also deeply involved in the creation and promotion of their jewelry. The condition of this Navajo necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Navajo necklace is 21 1/2" long. The collective weight of this necklace is 105.5g.
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