Bidspirit auction | Vintage Navajo Style Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Style Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace with LPS Maker Mark - A vintage Southwestern-style beaded necklace featuring traditional Navajo silversmithing. The necklace is composed of silver-colored metal beads, including seamless round bench beads, commonly referred to as Navajo pearls, interspersed with larger cylindrical beads. The strand terminates in two tapering cones. A metal tag near the clasp is stamped with the vertical maker's mark LPS. Hand-stamped geometric patterns, including mountain or water motifs, are visible on the cylindrical beads and terminal cones. The necklace is secured with a hook and eye clasp. The metal surfaces show a dark patina from natural oxidation. Length: 18 inches Weight: 1.400 ozt.