Native American Art & Related Artifacts - Best of Santa Fe 2017

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Please join us in exciting Santa Fe the week before Indian Market this August for what promises to be an historic event!

We are featuring the collection of long time collector, hobbyist, Indian trader, and feather artist Bob Wills from Dumont, NJ. We are honored to have Bob's beadwork collection to offer along with other interesting things he's gathered over the years.

We are also very happy to be selling an old collection of beadwork, baskets, cornhusks, horse gear, and other great pieces all collected in the Columbia River Basin in the 50s and 60s. All pieces are documented in the original owner Tommy Thompson's ledger, with interesting notes and stories.

In addition, we have accumulated some really great pieces for this auction! There are more fantastic beadwork pieces, a huge assortment of quality baskets, several high-end Navajo rugs, some very rare old Pueblo pottery, and the best group of NW Coast and Eskimo items we have ever had!

And as always, lots of great Indian jewelry , some really rare original Native and Western art, a collection of Apache items, kachinas carvings, Santa Fe antiques, antique tradebeads, and a number of interesting and hard to find antique, western, and Mexican collectibles - over 800 pieces in all!

Previews both days begin at 8:00 am (MDT). Auction times are Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10:00 am. Live online, absentee, and phone bidding are all available.

Full-color catalog available for $30 - includes prices realized.
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Nootka/Makah Basket Hat141 - Nootka/Makah Basket Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare early painted fine weave Nuu Chah Nulth shaman's rain hat featuring a sea creature and with a woven-in headband. Very good con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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NW Coast-style Rattle142 - NW Coast-style Rattle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Expertly hand carved and painted NW Coast- style Shaman's bird/transformation rattle done in elaborate detail and with braided handl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to bahamas for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Eskimo Salmon Skin Bag143 - Eskimo Salmon Skin Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Large and extremely rare tanned salmon skin cylindrical bag/container done in sections and hand stitched with cord thread and caribou sine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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NW Coast Bird Carving - Rich Lavalle144 - NW Coast Bird Carving - Rich Lavalle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s-1970s, Rre articulating hand carved and painted bird figure with abalone inlaid features, the wings opening up to show a reclining skeletal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Eskimo Ivory Cribbage Board145 - Eskimo Ivory Cribbage Board
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Early/Mid 1900s, Exceptional carved walrus tusk cribbage board loaded with scrimshaw figures top and bottom done in black and gold and featuring diffe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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NW Coast Hamatsa Raven Mask - LT146 - NW Coast Hamatsa Raven Mask - LT
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1994, Fantastic 5' long hand carved and painted ceremonial red cedar "Hamatsa" raven mask with cedar bark trim and articulating lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to stm for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)147 - NW Coast Doll - Shona-Hah (1912-1997)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Original hand crafted traditional doll with hand carved face, hands, and eagle headdress, and with miniature drum and dressed in a traditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to d1949m for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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NW Coast Totem Pole - Hank Robertson148 - NW Coast Totem Pole - Hank Robertson
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Wonderful hand carved and painted Haida red cedar totem pole with five or six figures and done in great detail and in beautiful colors, in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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NW Coast Mask - Don Lelooska (1933-1996)149 - NW Coast Mask - Don Lelooska (1933-1996)
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Ca. 1970s, Amazing hand carved and painted red cedar "Old Man Halibut" mask showing a man's head emerging from the back of the halibut...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to geohoyt for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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NW Coast Wood Cradle - Don Lelooska (1933-1996)150 - NW Coast Wood Cradle - Don Lelooska (1933-1996)
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Mid 1900s, Very rare hand carved and painted (on four surfaces) red cedar baby carrier loaded with traditional figures and with a raised platform insi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Smith & Wesson Gold Revolver151 - Smith & Wesson Gold Revolver
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Late 1800s, Rare gold plated ".32 safety hammerless" (2nd or 3rd model) five-shot revolver with pearl grips and 3-1/2" barrel. Very g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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4 Eskimo Ivory Items152 - 4 Eskimo Ivory Items
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1970s, Four beautiful hand carved walrus and fossilized ivory items including two fountain pens, a knife with walrus/tusk motif, and another
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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2 Mexican Folk Carvings153 - 2 Mexican Folk Carvings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of colorful hand carved and painted religious(?) figures, a female with a large dove and a male with jewels. Good condition, min
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 Wooden Santos154 - 2 Wooden Santos
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Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of hand carved and painted Spanish religious figures labled "Sant-Yago" and "Pavlo," both figures of the G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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2 Mexican Folk Carvings155 - 2 Mexican Folk Carvings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of colorful hand carved and painted religious figures, one with a cross, the other with an unusual head piece. Good condition, s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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V. Sanchez, Mexico (20th Century)156 - V. Sanchez, Mexico (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 2000s, Colorful signed original acrylic on canvas - "La Catrina," with Day of the Dead face. Very good condition. 34" x 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to annwoo60 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Mexican Pottery Collection157 - Mexican Pottery Collection
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s-1960s, Colorful 11-piece Mexican group including a Tonala pitcher, four square plates, and groups of two and four bowls with handles. Good,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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African(?) Mask158 - African(?) Mask
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Heavy hand carved dark hardwood mask with extra wide mouth. Very good condition. 14" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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African Mask159 - African Mask
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional Yoruba hand carved and painted wooden helmet/headdress from the Gelede Society. Very good condition, great patina. 17&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to jcsneakers93 for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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2 South American Headbands160 - 2 South American Headbands
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Pair of similar hand woven cord headbands with colorful feather tops. Good condition. Inca/Maya(?) 19-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pottery Jar161 - San Ildefonso Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large and impressive polychrome water jar with red base, flowing floral designs, and possibly the letter "N" incorporated in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Tesuque Pottery Jar162 - Tesuque Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very early wide-mouthed polychrome pottery olla with very interesting non-typical designs. very good condition, great patina. (originally
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Jar163 - Santo Domingo Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very early polychrome water jar decorated with traditional birds and florals. Very good condition, great patina. 10-1/2" x 11"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pottery Jar164 - Santo Domingo Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very early black-on-white wide mouthed water jar with traditional motifs. Good condition, shows much use in all the right places but stur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Laguna Pottery Jar165 - Laguna Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very rare scalloped rim polychrome jar with protruding lobes and traditional motif (an example of a pot possibly by the same maker as can
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Cookie Jar - Margaret Tafoya166 - Santa Clara Pottery Cookie Jar - Margaret Tafoya
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1975, Very rare full-fired (including interior) lidded blackware cookie jar with her famous bearpaw imprint. One of only a handful that she made.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Cochiti Pottery Figure - Mary Trujillo167 - Cochiti Pottery Figure - Mary Trujillo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Larger hand formed polychrome pottery drummer figure shown seated with its mouth open and singing. Very good condition, minor scuffs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to comanche6 for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl - Garnet Pavatea (1915-1981)168 - Hopi Pottery Bowl - Garnet Pavatea (1915-1981)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful and unusually large traditional polychrome pottery bowl with geometric exterior designs and interesting avian inspired figure on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Jar - Alice Cling169 - Navajo Pottery Jar - Alice Cling
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Graceful stone burnished redware vase done in her distinct style. Very good condition. 10" x 8-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to kevlarkowboy for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Navajo Pottery Jar - Betty Manygoats170 - Navajo Pottery Jar - Betty Manygoats
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Large and impressive brownware double-necked wedding vase loaded with raised horn toad figures including one on the spanning handle. Very g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Apache Basket171 - Apache Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large, exceptional deeper tray/bowl with beautiful stepped "X" or diamond forms, several diamond figures, black five-point ce...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to comanche6 for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Chemehuevi Basket172 - Chemehuevi Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare oval-shaped bowl with four sets of stacked down pointing arrow points in groups of three. Very good condition. Ex. Stephenson Collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to comanche6 for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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2 Pima Miniature Horsehair Baskets - Norma Antone173 - 2 Pima Miniature Horsehair Baskets - Norma Antone
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Pair of traditional extra fine weave miniature trays including a beautiful smaller geometric (by Norma), and a popular "man-in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to Herrscher for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Aleutian Basket174 - Aleutian Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very fine weave lidded cylinder basket with small symbols made from green and red Russian wools. Damaged with several repairs but intact.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Karok Basket Hat175 - Karok Basket Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Outstanding early fine weave basketry hat with groups of open stacked rhomboids and other polychrome bands. Very good condition. Museum qu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Hupa Basketry Hat176 - Hupa Basketry Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very fine weave basketry hat with three simple sets of stacked open rhomboid figures on an open field. Excellent condition. Museum qualit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to Andersonja for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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6 Old Pima Baskets177 - 6 Old Pima Baskets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Group of small early baskets done in traditional style, all but one done in the finer weave. All very good condition but the olla whi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Nootka/Makah Basket178 - Nootka/Makah Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Old very fine weave lidded oval basket with matching green and orange geometric symbols on the body and top. Very good condition. A minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Klamath Basket179 - Klamath Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ealry 1900s, Classic pliable weave basketry bowl with interesting hourglass/diamond motif and braided red cord. Very good condition. 5-1/2" x 9...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to Andersonja for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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3 Navajo Baskets - Rose Ann Whiskers180 - 3 Navajo Baskets - Rose Ann Whiskers
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Including the larger finer weave wedding basket with butterflies (by Rose Ann) plus a traditional wedding basket and a fine weave poly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Scissortail for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Navajo Necklace181 - Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Quality all-silver squash blossom necklace with fine bench made beads and hand wrought horseshoe naja with single turquoise stone. Very goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to danryan for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Necklace Set182 - Navajo Necklace Set
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Striking all-silver squash blossom necklace done in oval shaped motif with matching earrings and size 5-1/2 ring. Very good condition. Unsi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to danryan for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Navajo Bracelet - FJ183 - Navajo Bracelet - FJ
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic fleur-de-lis style sand cast solid silver wide cuff bracelet with large gold matrix Damele turquoise stone. Very good condition. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to comanche6 for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Zuni Bracelet - April Haloo184 - Zuni Bracelet - April Haloo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very fine all-silver petit point bracelet with 175 tiny matching individually cut and set turquoise stones. Very good condition. 5-1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Pueblo Necklace185 - Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful old-style all-silver bead necklace with hand wrought stamped silver dragonfly cross pendant. Very good condition, great patina. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bracelet - "R"186 - Zuni Inlay Bracelet - "R"
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Heavy gauge four-band all-silver bracelet with stamped appliques and six graduated matching mosaic inlay ovals. Excellent condition. Signed "R....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to batab for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - D & N Edaakie187 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - D & N Edaakie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine silver overlay bolo tie with etched shell inlay eagle figure and silver tips, signed "Derrick & Nichelle Edaakie." Ver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Gilbert Calavasa188 - Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Gilbert Calavasa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Exquisite all-silver mosaic inlay tapered bolo tie depicting a pueblo with ladder and someone emerging from the top. With custom barrel tip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Gold Bracelet - Julian Arviso189 - Navajo Gold Bracelet - Julian Arviso
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Very fine 14kt gold link bracelet with delicate channel inlays of turquoise and lapis and with custom security clasp. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to batab for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Taxco-style Necklace190 - Taxco-style Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Vintage hand wrought flat .925 silver choker done in wonderful link-style and with custom clasp. Very good condition. Stamped "Mexic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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