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Stunning! A Vintage Zuni Inlay Thunderbird Pin or Brooch

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Stunning! A Vintage Zuni Inlay Thunderbird Pin or Brooch
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
This is a stunning older Zuni inlay pin, featuring a thunderbird design. It is set with coral, turquoise, mother of pearl, black onyx, shell and accented with lovely silverwork. It may have been a Zuni - Navajo collaboration (this was common among silversmiths who did work for C.G. Wallace for example. It is sterling silver. MAKER: Zuni inlay by style and possibly Navajo on the silver (see above). APPROX. AGE: Circa 1950s - 60s vintage. SIZE: Measures approx. 2 1/8" wide X 1 5/8" long. Weighs 20.6g. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium is discounted to 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."