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Item 55
High End Webbed Turquoise Ring by H. Fred Skaggs
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Starting Bid: $100
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September 9th Live Auction Event at Western Trading Post
Offered here for your consideration is a high end webbed turquoise ring by H. Fred Skaggs.
H. Fred Skaggs began his jewelry-making career in 1956. He was part of the community of artists who set up shop in the Lloyd Kiva Craft Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kiva's vision offered them a place to learn from one another as artisans while plying their respective crafts.
Several Native American silversmiths, notably Hopi artisan Charles Loloma, were influenced by Skaggs' work. A potter by trade, Loloma was encouraged by and apprenticed to Skaggs, who taught him the art of silversmithing. (Source - WorthPoint)
This ring, possibly for a pinky finger, is a great looking arrow design with lines on the band and sides of the setting. The stone is a beautiful color turquoise with a lot of webbed matrix. What a statement this would make on your finger! Make a bid today.
MAKER: Hallmarked H. FRED SKAGGS (stamped). H. Fred Skaggs (?-1982; Anglo)
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between the 1930s-1970s).
SIZE: The ring size is 4 1/2. It is approximately 1/2 inch wide and 7/8 inch long. The total weight is 11.5 grams.
CONDITION: Average for its age, normal wear expected. Please note there is a crack in the turquoise. 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.
HANDLING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this lot 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 you pay is discounted to only 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."
H. Fred Skaggs began his jewelry-making career in 1956. He was part of the community of artists who set up shop in the Lloyd Kiva Craft Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kiva's vision offered them a place to learn from one another as artisans while plying their respective crafts.
Several Native American silversmiths, notably Hopi artisan Charles Loloma, were influenced by Skaggs' work. A potter by trade, Loloma was encouraged by and apprenticed to Skaggs, who taught him the art of silversmithing. (Source - WorthPoint)
This ring, possibly for a pinky finger, is a great looking arrow design with lines on the band and sides of the setting. The stone is a beautiful color turquoise with a lot of webbed matrix. What a statement this would make on your finger! Make a bid today.
MAKER: Hallmarked H. FRED SKAGGS (stamped). H. Fred Skaggs (?-1982; Anglo)
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between the 1930s-1970s).
SIZE: The ring size is 4 1/2. It is approximately 1/2 inch wide and 7/8 inch long. The total weight is 11.5 grams.
CONDITION: Average for its age, normal wear expected. Please note there is a crack in the turquoise. 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.
HANDLING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this lot 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 you pay is discounted to only 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."
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
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