Important Spectacular Carl Luthy Shop No. 8 Turquoise Bracelet Hand Constructed

Description

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WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT:
This unique hand constructed bracelet from the famous Carl Luthy Shop is made of Number 8 turquoise which are both set in hand made scalloped bezels, separated by claws which wrap beautifully around the bracelet and which are mirrored in silver claws which frame it. The outside is framed with hand filed and heavy wires. The center has a hand made applied raindrop. Every aspect is gorgeous and powerful. I love it so much I have three times the number of pictures of it than I can use here. I love to wear it and there is a coral bolo that came from the same source which has some similar elements (Some of the same silver work, the same FAUX claws, which usually were made of carved ram's horn), which I'm offering separately. Both are extraordinary pieces. Take a look at the bolo as well. It's gorgeous and a very powerful piece. This bracelet is signed b
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the Carl Luthy shop but the companion bolo offered here separately, is not signed.
BACKGROUND:
Carl Luthy and his brother, Max, had a shop between the 60's and 80s that employed outstanding and very talented Navajo smiths. The pieces made at this shop are considered to be some of the finest collectibles. Carl Luthy passed away in 1975 and this piece probably dates to the 1960s.
CONDITION:
excellent vintage, wearable, collectible. A very rare, wonderful old masterpiece.
MEASUREMENTS:
• internal length silver alone 5-3/4", gap 1-3/8", total 7-1/8"
• width center 1-3/4" tapering to terminals of 5/8"
• signed with the Cal Luthy Shop hallmark
• unmarked sterling silver
• turquoise, two stones, each oval, flat top, 5/8" x 1/2", natural top grade Number 8 turquoise mine
• weight 81.5grams
SUMMARY:
Unique and top notch bracelet, striking and valuable in every respect, with powerful and rare elements and the most beautiful stones which contrast well with the patina of the piece and those special claws too, which is very comfortable to wear and of museum quality.
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