Harry H. Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Canteen

Item Details

A sterling silver turquoise canteen by Navajo artisan Harry H. Begay. This piece features an oval turquoise with a lasso motif border at the center of a scalloped pattern. A twist design trims the piece, while a hogan motif adorns the neck. The canteen secures with a cable chain at each shoulder, while an extra safety chain is attached to a loose lid that closes the rectangular opening at the neck.

Artisan: Harry H. Begay
Metal Type: Starling Silver
Maker’s Marks: ‘HHB’ Above Arrow Symbol
Fineness Marks: None
Total Weight: 7.120 ozt

CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Turquoise
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Dimensions: 19.30 mm x 14.80 mm

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted (DCCREN).

Condition

- faint markings throughout.

Dimensions

- the total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 7.120 ozt.

Item #

17DCC191-583