Silver Bob Earrings, Frontier Period, Indian Fur Trade

Here are a pair or early Indian fur trade period silver bob earrings. Each one has a silver ring for the ear. On this ring is a silver bead with a seam in the center. From the bead hangs a silver cone capped on its end. These are as early as the 18th and go […]

Single, Silver, Icicle Ear Bob or Earring, Frontier Period

This single, silver ear bob has a ring for the ear that holds a silver bead with a center seam. From this bead hangs a silver cone like an icicle starting as a semi circle and ending in a point. This is a rare item in good condition considering its early age.

Pueblo Buffalo Hide Belt with Provenance

This is a wonderful and early buffalo hide, Pueblo belt from the 19th century. There is a tag affixed to one end stating the collection date of 10/13/1932 from the Roy H. Robinson collection. The belt is made of three pieces of hide, all sewn with sinew. One end has a star shaped silver concho […]

Pair Of Silver Comanche Earrings, Circa 1890

A series of triangles, circles and rectangles are all suspended as dangle earrings each ending with a crescent moon. The silver was re-used from something else (coin?) and one can see occasional letters or numbers inscribed on the silver. The earrings are elegant and would make a strong impression when worn.

Navajo Ring with a Large Blue-Green Turquoise Stone

This Navajo ring, circa 1940, has a beautiful and large blue/green stone that shows wonderful wear. The silver on both sides is punched with a floral pattern and as well shows nice wear to the surface. One side of the stone shows small inclusions along the edge. There are no cracks to the stone and […]

Navajo Ring with Turquoise Stone, circa 1940

This is a beautiful Navajo ring with nice wear to it. The turquoise stone, which is a rich blue/green color, has great wear to it as does the silver, which has that glowing look from use. The ring is sized at 7 1/4. There is a small “B” inside of a circle that is etched […]

An Early Navajo Turquoise Cuff

This Navajo cuff, or bracelet, has two square stones (on the sides) and one rectangular stone (centered) all with a simple bezel. The stones have twisted wire between them with a total of four wires. Two of the stones are blue and one is green. The sides are flanked by a three part design edged […]

Trade Top Hat, Beaver Skin, Trade Silver Band

This is an early sheared beaver top hat with a trade silver band. The hat is from Barker & Co.(label inside top), Broadway New York and dates to around 1845. The silver trade band has broad openwork and fine rocker engraving all around. This band is either of the Colonial Period or is modeled after […]

An Early Navajo Ketoh with Commerical Hide

This is a beautiful and early Navajo ketoh complete with its original commercial hide bracelet. The gauge of the silver is heavy and likely formed from ingot or coin. The center stone is turquoise, likely an imported cabochon with wonderful color and texture. Four leaves radiate out from the stone done is repousse and are […]

Navajo Silver First Phase Concho Belt

9 silver conchos make up this belt, plus a buckle in the same style but slightly larger. There are no hallmarks. The stamp work is well done and consistent. This belt is large enough to be seen, but small enough to make it easy to wear.