Vintage Brooch Wilford B Henry WBH Navajo Sterling Turquoise Openwork
Sale price
$149.99
Regular price
$250.00
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Vintage Brooch Wilford B Henry WBH Navajo Sterling Turquoise Openwork
Sale price
$149.99
Regular price
$250.00
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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:
- Artisan / Silversmith: Wilford B. Henry (Signed / Hallmark Stamped "WBH")
- Tribal Affiliation: Native American - Navajo (Diné)
- Item Type: Vintage Fine Jewelry / Statement Brooch Pin
- Metal Purity: Solid Sterling Silver
- Gemstone Composition: Natural Matrix Turquoise (Center handset cabochon stone)
- Design Motif: Sculptural 8-Petal Openwork Floral Medallion Layout
- Attachment Style: Traditional horizontal base locking pin stem with safety rolling catch linkage
- Production Origin: Southwestern USA (Arizona / New Mexico Navajo Tribal Regions)
DESIGN & UTILITY DESCRIPTION:
- A stunning and highly collectible piece of authentic Southwestern fine jewelry history, showcasing master-level Indigenous silversmithing artistry.
- Expertly handcrafted by renowned Navajo silversmith Wilford B. Henry ("WBH"), featuring an intricate, dimensional 8-petal openwork floral frame layout.
- Cradles a vibrant, natural matrix turquoise centerpiece stone within a custom bezel setting, exhibiting magnificent sky-blue hues balanced by organic matrix web lines.
- Outfitted with a strong, completely secure rear pin mechanism designed to glide smoothly onto denim layers, wool coat lapels, heavy winter scarves, or holiday display boards.
CONDITION NOTES:
- CONDITION : Used / Vintage pre-owned fine jewelry estate condition showing clear historical age character.
- Metal Finish: Noticeably tarnished sterling silver surfaces. Displays a deep, dark natural charcoal and gray vintage oxidation patina throughout the openwork channels and rear stamp plate; left completely unpolished to preserve authentic antique values.
- Stone Status: The handset natural matrix turquoise center cabochon is physically present, entirely stable, and tightly secured inside its silver bezel housing.
- Structural Integrity: The primary solid silver openwork framework maintains its round, geometric form. The rear pin stem, hinge, and rolling safety clasp loop align true and function completely smoothly. Shows normal minor storage and handling wear.
MARKET VALUE / PRICING BENCHMARKS:
- Average secondary market value (Signed Wilford B. Henry Navajo silver pins): $85.00 to $165.00
- High-end authenticated specialty Native American art gallery models: $195.00 to $295.00+
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condition details. All items sold as is. All sales are final. We cannot accept returns. Thank
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condition details. All items sold as is. All sales are final. We cannot accept returns. Thank
you for your support!!!
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