Do you plan to buy that necklace in the other post and ring the bell?
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Have never seen this figure, on or off a bell! How fun. 
Thanks for sharing.
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If I owned that bell, I would end up divorced. 
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Most certainly! I thought I could use it as a servants bell, for myself, when chores need done.
I thought it was so unique and beautifully made!
If I did, I’d be leaning against the hitching post, wearing my necklace and ringing my bell, marketing my lawn care services.
Nonsense, Tom! Earplugs have gotten so comfortable to wear. Although, if you’d gifted it to your grandson, that’d be a win-win!
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I’m glad you all enjoyed it as much as I did, such a neat piece!
Ok, give…What is the asking price for such a bauble?
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The bell was sold, I’m unsure of what the price was. Or were you referring to the necklace?
The necklace. I’m not very familiar with the old NA jewelry. And just in case I come across something it’s a good idea to have some idea of today’s value.
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I know @chicfarmer and @TAH could both chime in with things they’ve seen, but that necklace was $11,500, and it appeared to be an exquisite example. The cotton wrap at the back of the strand separating the beads even appeared original. In my humble opinion, it’s a true museum piece. For a naja and handmade beads, it may seem a bit high, but the heavy naja, hand-cut bezels, stones and wrap really make that one, it’s really got it all. It’s being offered by one of the most notable dealers of antique Native American art. He certainly knows well enough, but especially after just coming off of the Whitehawk Show, he would definitely have a finger on the pulse of the market.
From what I’ve seen and discussed with dealers, all-silver examples from the 1910’s-20’s have recently been fetching anywhere from $3k-$7k, and similar era squash blosssoms up to $12k, like the one I’d shared recently that was (questionably, in my opinion) attributed to Hosteen Goodluck. An intact, original squash blossom of the same era as the necklace I shared would fetch much more.
Again, Steve, these are just my thoughts from things I’ve seen and discussions I’ve had, I’m by no means any kind of expert.
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…you should call me. I run a dedicated, not-for profit facility where old, worn out, forgotten, and run down pieces of Navajo silver are treated like royalty.
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Thanks for your insight. That affords me a fair range. I don’t come across much in the way of NA jewelry here but some clients have historic affluent southwest family connections. So it’s good to be prepared. I never know what will pop up.
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@Fishy1982 Hello and welcome. This is not Native American, and its silver content is unknown. Tibet/Nepal origin.
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