Silver Mercury Squash Blossom [SG-196]

128 silver mercury dimes 1916-1945, hand stamped to create 64 beads. Strung on a silver foxtail with four walking liberty half dollars dating 1942-45, blossoms between squash petals. The nicely formed naja is smooth and shows deep stamping. A lone Burnham turquoise cabochon of gem grade emerges from an original deep silver patina. Circa 1945.

Length - 25"