North America, United States, New Mexico, ca. mid 20th century. A fantastic and large pendant created by the imaginative jeweler Buddy Lee (1941-2018). This pendant is comprised of 96% silver, USA coins, and turquoise. The pendant is hand crafted with a generous piece of natural green turquoise set into a sterling silver bezel. Welded around the face are nine USA silver Mercury dimes, two Walking Liberty half dollars, and a large Morgan dollar coin. The verso of the face is flat and stamped with a hallmark "STERLING" and the name: "BUDDY LEE" with two leaves. Lee was a self taught artist and jeweler who hand crafted each piece, and no two pieces were identical. He had a whimsical style that drew inspiration from Native American cultures. The included chain is 91.75% silver and appears to be older than the pendant. Probably dating to the early 1900s with embossed floral designs on each link and a hook clasp, it is a complimentary addition to the pendant! Size (pendant): 4.75" L x 3.5" W (12.1 cm x 8.9 cm); quality of silver: 96%; (chain): 27" L (68.6 cm); quality of silver 91.75%; total weight: 289.7

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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#161565

Nice patina on the silver areas. Minor scratches to stone. Some pitting on verso. Pendant is wearable with an antique chain. The chain could be worn separately from the pendant if so desired.