Large Vtg Navajo Malachite BUTTERFLY Stamped Sterling Silver Pin / Brooch SIGNED

  

Gorgeous Large Vintage Navajo BUTTERFLY Pin / Brooch. Chisel Chased and Hand Stamped Sterling Silver. 925 Stunning MALACHITE Centerpiece Exceptional Detailing.

A Gorgeous Large Vintage Navajo BUTTERFLY P in / Brooch exquisitely handcrafted from sterling silver. 925 and featuring a Stunning MALACHITE Centerpiece! This Pin / Brooch is Highly Detailed with Traditional Native American chisel chased and hand stamped designs that seem to bring this Gorgeous Butterfly to life! The Body and Wings of the Butterfly are hand cut from sterling silver sheet, with a pleasing naturalistic slight rounding to the Wings.

The ends of the Wings are elegantly scalloped and beautifully decorated with clean repetitive Stampwork! The Body is brought to life with chisel chased lines, the Eyes are made from sterling silver raindrop beads, and the flawlessly arched Antennae are formed from sturdy silver wire - an Exceptional Work of Art! The Body is further adorned with a domed and rounded rectangular-shaped Malachite Cabochon that exhibits Gorgeous natural striations and Stunning variations of lighter and darker Green colors. The Malachite Cabochon measures 5/16" long by 1/4" wide, and is securely set in a serrated silver bezel. Large Butterfly Pin / Brooch measures 2-13/16" long by 2-1/8" at widest point.

The back of the Brooch is fit with a hidden perfectly functioning 1 long pin and rolling c-clasp closure. The back of the Pin / Brooch is hallmarked "STERLING" over "L" by this wonderfully talented Navajo artist, and has been attributed to Navajo silversmith, Jeff Largo. Pin / Brooch weighs 7.4 grams , and is in Superb Vintage and wearable condition.

The silver has a pleasing warm aged and well preserved. This is a Stunning Large Vintage Malachite Stamped Sterling Silver. 925 BUTTERFLY Pin / Brooch!!

Will be required, at my cost, to comply with eBays and. This item will be very carefully packaged and sent to you via your choice of. All International buyers are responsible for any.

The item "Large Vtg Navajo Malachite BUTTERFLY Stamped Sterling Silver Pin / Brooch SIGNED" is in sale since Monday, September 05, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Jewelry".

The seller is "16e16" and is located in Escondido, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Jewelry Type: Pins / Brooches
• Metal: Sterling
• Metal Purity: .925, Sterling
• Country of Origin: Southwestern United States
• Large Pin / Brooch Measures: 2-13/16" long x 2-1/8" wide
• Weighs: 7.4 grams
• Large Vintage Bar Pin / Brooch: Double Arrow & Highly Detailed NA Stampwork !!!
• Main Stone: Malachite
• Signed?: Stamped "STERLING" over "L"
• Artisan: Attributed to Jeff Largo
• Gorgeous Malachite Centerpiece!: Exceptional Chisel Chased & Hand Stamped Detailing