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Item # 301X - Vintage 50's White Hogan Necklace Bracelet Earrings Combo
Nice set that comes with a rare collector's bracelet! This set came to us through an elderly 90+ lady that stated she purchased it in the 50's in New Mexico. The real clicker here is the White Hogan bracelet. The White Hogan employed basically an all-star selection of Native American silversmiths throughout the 40's to 60's. This particular piece was made by Navajo silversmith Mike Carrol and they also employed quality craftsmen like Allen Kee, Sam Roanhorse, and Kenneth Begay. Any work made by these men start selling in the $1000's. The earrings and necklace match, but they weren't made as a set. I'll start with the bracelet. It is an overlay with seven sections of smooth bezel set turquoise along with a blackened base. It measures 7/8" wide with an inner circumference of 5 5/8" and a 1" opening. It weighs 52.8 grams (1.85 ounces) and fits a 6 1/2" to 6 5/8" wrist. Very solid with no adjustment. The bracelet is stamped MC - White Hogan Hallmark - HAND MADE - STERLING. The necklace consists of eleven (11) individual sections with a smooth bezel turquoise set in each section. Hidden connections make for a really unique piece. The sections each measure approximately 1" diameter with the whole necklace measuring 16" long end to end with a 2" extension for a total of 18" long. The wearable length runs between 8" to 9" long. It weighs 56.1 grams (1.98 ounces) and is unsigned sterling silver. The earrings are silver overlay on a blackened textured base with smooth bezel set turquoise stones. They have screw type ear clasps. They each measure 3/4" by 5/8" approximately and weigh 2.9 grams each (5.8 grams total) Stamped STERLING on the clasps. The whole set shows signs of minor wear. Very impressive set! $899.95