Victor Moses Begay Navajo Sterling Inlay and 49 similar items

UP FOR SALE: Exceptional vintage Navajo sterling silver cuff watch handcrafted by Victor Moses Begay, Dine (Navajo Nation), signed with his hallmark VMB. The heavy sterling cuff features hand-cut multi-stone inlay, including turquoise and additional light-toned stone elements, set in geometric channels typical of mid-20th-century Navajo silversmithing. The watch is a vintage Hamilton Watch Company Lady Hamilton cocktail watch dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1940s?1950s). Lady Hamilton watches of this period were produced as luxury dress watches and are known for their refined cases and quality movements. This example is set with eight genuine diamonds, confirmed using a Presidium tester. The sterling silver cuff has been tested and confirmed as .925 silver. The watch is originally and permanently integrated into the cuff as part of the artist?s design. It has not been removed and is offered intact to preserve the original Navajo silversmithing and historical construction. Removing the watch would be invasive and would compromise the integrity of the piece. Victor Moses Begay was an accomplished Dine silversmith active from the 1950s through the 1980s. His work has been exhibited in museum collections and is recognized for precise craftsmanship and strong design. Jewelry signed VMB is highly regarded by collectors of Native American art. This is a single, cohesive work combining Navajo silversmithing and a period luxury timepiece, presented as-is to preserve originality. Vintage and antique items show wear consistent with age and use. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. Measurements and weight are shown in the images. AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!