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Margaret Platero Sterling Mickey Mouse Ring

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Ethnic, Regional & Tribal Start Price:146.25 USD Estimated At:195.00 - 479.00 USD
Margaret Platero Sterling Mickey Mouse Ring
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Thomas (Tommy) Singer (born 1940 - May 31, 2014)
He is one of the most regarded silversmiths in Navajo history having created the ‘CHIP INLAY’ an intricate use of turquoise and coral chips integrated in to the silver work. This method made Mr. Singer famous world around in the 60’s. He is known for his overlay work, storyteller pieces, rug patterns and traditional motifs.
Size 6.5 Zuni Mickey Mouse inlay ring has turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl and jet and/or onyx. Ring weighs 11.8 g and measures 51.6 mm tall x 29.4 mm wide. Stamps MP(Margaret Platero Hallmark)ZUNI is not stamped sterling but has been tested and is sterling NOTE: from the 1970's before Disney was granted an injunction against the making of these inlay pieces that depicted Disney characters.