Item 268
Vintage Turquoise And Sterling Silver Hat Band
Sold
$550
Starting Bid: $100
Est.
$300 - $600
Live Auction
March 28th, 2024 Live Auction Event
Offered in this lot is a vintage turquoise and sterling silver hatband. This classic band features ten conchos, each featuring one turquoise cabochon resting in a smooth silver bezel. The settings are highlighted with silverwork of hand stamped designs. The hatband also features an oval shaped buckle adorned with four square turquoise cabochons displayed in smooth silver bezels. Hand stamped designs adorn the buckle's settings. The conchos rest on a brown leather band that is adjustable, and can fit different hat sizes and styles. Decorate your favorite hats with your new hatband! Bid now!
MAKER: Likely Navajo based on style and design, however this item is unmarked (as was common of Native jewelry from this era). 
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between the 1930s to 1970s).  
SIZE: The hatband measures 29 1/4 inches end to end (opened up completely), and the leather measures 5/8 inch wide. The buckle measures 1 3/8 inches long (from top to bottom) x 1 3/4 inches wide. The conchos measure 1 inch long x 1 1/4 inches wide. The total weight for this item is 76.1 grams. 
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.
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.
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
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