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Sterling Silver Native American Indian Motif "Note Holder" American, Circa 1880

$1,685
£1,272.07
€1,480.16
CA$2,378.12
A$2,385.60
CHF 1,393.16
MX$29,045.42
NOK 15,997.48
SEK 16,474.92
DKK 11,063.85

About the Item

Very rare and unusual piece, a sterling silver "note holder" fronted by an Indian Chief on the front in high relief. A bale on top provides for a necklace and hanging as a decorative piece of jewelry. Other decoration on the front includes a tomahawk and a peace pipe criss-crossed beneath the Indian. The back is plain with a decorative "repousse" floral border, and "sterling" clearly marked in the lower left (see image). It is 2 7/8" high  x 2" wide resembling and in the style of a match safe; probably manufactured by Unger Bros. of Newark, New Jersey, circa 1880, but difficult to observe all of the surfaces because of the frontal "notes" in permanent place. A note holder would have been used to write down reminders and/or notations by the user; the surfaces appear to be a celluloid type material. Condition is excellent with six notes intact; a very slight "crease" to the back side; hardly noticeable (see image). Appropriate Americana for the discerning collector with a Western Native American theme. Provenance: From my personal collection of Western items.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 0.35 in (8.89 mm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Incline Village, NV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU973228943892

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