Artistry of the West: Rare Beadwork & Historic Western Wonders November 9th Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 769
Navajo T & R Singer Sterling Silver Elk Buckle
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,600
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| $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 Tommy and Rose Singer sterling silver elk buckle. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a tooled and carved design of two elk on a hill side at nighttime with the moon and clouds out. The buckle is marked on the back as follows: T & R Singer - Sterling. 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 buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle is 1 7/8" x 3". The collective weight of this buckle is 35.7g.
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