Solid Coin Silver 900 Navajo Arrow Pearls Cuff Bracelet c. 1930

This is an antique/vintage bangle made in the first half of the 20th century as a souvenir item for tourists in the American Midwest, known as Navajo or Pueblo antique jewelry, Tourist Jewelry, or Fred Harvey Style.

The inside is stamped with "SILVER PRODUCTS" and "COIN SILVER," indicating that it is made of coin silver (900 silver) and was made by Silver Products Manufacturing Company, one of the leading workshops of the time.
This company also owns other brands such as "Silver Arrow" and "IH/Indian Handcraft."

It is thought to have been made in the 1930s to early 1940s, and the narrow band has a finely shaped, scalloped edge at the top and bottom.

At the center is a small, three-dimensional hemispherical silver bead, sometimes called a "Navajo pearl" or "desert pearl," flanked on either side by arrow appliqués, typical of vintage jewelry. Furthermore, stamp work, corresponding to the scalloped edges, is engraved from the sides to the terminals (both ends), giving it a catchy, touristy image and a somewhat chaotic look. While many processes are done by hand, some machine work was likely used, making it a hybrid piece of machine and handmade craftsmanship.
However, very few of these exist, making it a rare and valuable piece that is difficult to find similar ones.

The arrow/arrow head symbolizes protection (amulet). SILVER PRODUCTS MFG. Silver Products Manufacturing Company was a subsidiary of Maisel's Indian Trading Post and was located in Kansas City as a workshop responsible for mass production of tourist jewelry.

It is said that they used three hallmarks (signatures of the shop or artist): IH = Indian Handmade/Handcraft SILVER PRODUCTS Silver Arrow, and their designs were characterized by a wide variety, from mass-produced pieces typical of tourist jewelry to original and unique creations.
In the mid-1940s, the brand was unified under the aforementioned Silver Arrow brand, and at the same time, the silver used for the base metal was standardized from coin silver 900 to sterling silver 925.

This piece is stamped with SILVER PRODUCTS, and although the difference in age between this piece and pieces with the hallmark is unknown, it is clear that it was made in an earlier period than pieces stamped with Silver Arrow.

Maisel's Indian Trading Post was founded in 1923 by Maurice Maisel, and opened as an Indian crafts (souvenir) business during the booming tourism industry of the time, with a shop located across from the Fred Harvey Hotel.
Later, in 1939, it moved to downtown Albuquerque and operated as Skip Maisel's Indian Jewelry at the same location until 2019.

At its peak, it employed over 150 Native American artisans, operating in a way that allowed their work to be visible from the outside. This style was carried on until recently, with skilled veteran artists such as Will Vandever creating jewelry.
Furthermore, it left behind many Native American arts, crafts, and souvenirs other than jewelry, and is one of the few trading posts and workshops that continued business until recently. Another

characteristic of Maisel's is that even though it is tourist jewelry, you can find pieces set with high-quality turquoise. This is a characteristic that stems from its broad business activities, including involvement in the distribution of turquoise since before the war.

Coin Silver refers to a type of metal in Native American jewelry that has a silver content of 90.0%. Furthermore, while the silver content of older American coins is 900, in Japan it is 800-900, older 100-yen coins are 600, and Mexican coins are 950. Although 900 silver is the most commonly used, it is not a universally recognized purity.

Similarly, Sterling Silver (925 silver) is a metal with a silver content of 92.5%, which is a universally recognized standard.

The remaining 7.5%, called "alloying metal," consists of copper, aluminum, etc. (Currently, the 7.5% alloying metal in sterling silver is defined as all copper.) 925 silver hardens with age through heat treatment and was suitable for intricate work and processing, so it was used in various items such as tableware and jewelry. However, in Native American jewelry, there is a history of obtaining materials by melting down readily available silver products, especially silver coins, in the early days, and even today, the tradition of using coin silver remains with a limited number of artists.

The color and texture of silver are influenced by the alloying elements and manufacturing process. The difference between coin silver 900 and sterling silver 925 is only a 2.5% difference in purity, making it difficult to distinguish them by appearance alone. However, coin silver is slightly harder, and when worn, the silver's natural surface is revealed, resulting in a deeper, more subdued color than sterling silver.

Furthermore, older pieces from the late 1800s, which likely contained many Mexican coins, seem to have a silver purity close to 95.0%. However, considering the history of mixing and melting together readily available silver products, it can be inferred that there wasn't a strong emphasis on purity.

This bangle is incredibly appealing, with its soft impression of Navajo pearls and arrow design. While it has a delicate and refined feel, the solid coin silver texture, without the use of turquoise or other stones, gives it a chic, sophisticated look that suits both men and women. Despite its narrow width, the Navajo pearls and appliqué details give it a substantial volume, making it suitable for layering with other bangles, but also giving it a strong presence on its own. Furthermore, it's a bracelet with the expressive character typical of Navajo jewelry, and as a valuable antique piece with clearly identified origin and coin silver construction, it's a collectible piece with a unique charm.

The condition is excellent. There is some tarnishing of the silver and some inconsistencies typical of handmade items, but it remains in very good condition with minimal signs of wear.

Women's size: M - L (approx.)

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