Vintage Navajo Tom Charlie \"TC Charlie\" Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - 63.2 gr
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Vintage Navajo Tom Charlie \"TC Charlie\" Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - 63.2 gr:
$325.00
This is a wonderful vintage sterling silver bracelet designed and made famous by legendary Navajo silversmith, Tom Charlie!Thomas Charlie was a full blooded Native American Indian. He was born in in 1952 into the Navajo Reservation, in Crownpoint, New Mexico. He began creating jewelry in 1977, specializing in his own unique contemporary style that he developed on his own. His style is both modern and dramatic while still having all the character and ethics of his forefathers that introduced him into the business. Thomas’ jewelry features strong sterling silver links over which he has placed a wide row of domed silver bars that create a type of rope motif. Quite cleverly done, because by constructing it in this manner the jewelry is much, much lighter weight (and wears comfortably) than if it were of a solid casting style. Then, on the either side of his bracelets are smaller rope(s) of twisted wire done by carefully wrapping two pieces of sterling silver around one another, set in a polished frame.His earrings, watches, rings, bracelets, concho belts, and bolo ties are all easily recognized by his beautiful sterling silver designs. His masterpieces are very stylish, elegant, and sophisticated. He has always signed his jewelry with his logo Sterling TC.Tom Charlie\'s signature \"modernist\" style has been duplicated by other artists over the years, but his original pieces remain the ORIGINAL classics!Sadly, Tom Charlie passed away in February, 2015. His phenomenal talent will live on in his spectacular pieces!About this bracelet: The Art Deco lines of this original Tom Charlie bracelet are Just. Plain. MAGNIFICENT!!!... What a superb design! The soft rich patina on this cuff is simply DREAMY -- almost buttery, it\'s so smooth! This is a classic, noteworthy bracelet that is (in my opinion) the cornerstone for any and ALL collections of fine quality vintage Native American artistry and silversmithing!! What a super great find!!Weight: 62.3 gramsInside measurement, tip-to-tip:( 5 and 1/16)(Gap: 1- 1/8} (Very carefully adjustable){Total wrist measurement: 6-1/8}Width: 1\"Center dome: 1/2\" wideSigned \"T C\" for renowned Navajo silversmith, Thomas CharlieMarked \"STERLING\"This is a beautiful find in wonderful condition! Way too many quality antique and vintage jewelry have been going into the melting pots in recent years. By definition, this is not going to expand the availability of good pieces, so this piece will only gain in monetary value over the years!Enlarged photos will exaggerate surface marks and hairline cracks.Please do not confuse reflections in photos with damage.THIS PIECE HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED BY ME IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE WARM BUTTERY PATINA!A WONDERFUL LIVING PIECE OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY!VERY VINTAGE, BEEN LOVED, BEEN WORN, BEEN AROUND!PLEASE NOTE: I ship First Class Mail w/ delivery confirmation.
Vintage Navajo Tom Charlie \"TC Charlie\" Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - 63.2 gr:
$325.00