Northwest Coast Eagle Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet – 69g – Stippled Maker's Mark
 
Substantial hand-carved Northwest Coast formline cuff with detailed Eagle imagery and an unusual interior stippled artist's mark
This impressive sterling silver cuff bracelet features an extensively carved Northwest Coast formline design centred around what appears to be an Eagle, with a prominent hooked beak, ovoid eye forms, flowing contours and finely textured cross-hatched areas. At 69 grams and up to approximately 1 7/8 inches wide, it is a substantial statement piece with considerably more presence than a typical narrow silver cuff. The bracelet carries a distinctive dot-punched or stippled maker's mark on the interior; research suggests a possible connection to Northwest Coast artist Edgar Charley, whose documented Eagle bracelets have been described as bearing stippled interior signatures, but the attribution remains unconfirmed. An appealing piece for collectors of Northwest Coast jewellery as well as a wearable work of silver art.
 
Condition:
Excellent overall pre-owned condition. The bracelet retains a bright polished finish with crisp, well-defined carving and textured details throughout. Light surface hairlines and small handling marks are visible under close inspection and strong lighting, consistent with normal previous wear: no major dents, cracks, breaks, deformation or other significant physical damage observed in the photographs.
 
Includes:
Northwest Coast Eagle cuff bracelet
Interior stippled maker's mark/signature
Not included: Original box, artist documentation, certificate or other accessories
 
Key Features:
Detailed Northwest Coast formline-style Eagle design
Deep carved/engraved decoration extending around the cuff
Ovoid forms, sweeping form lines and finely cross-hatched textured areas
Unusually wide statement-size construction
Heavy 69 g weight
Open oval cuff design
Distinctive stippled/dot-punched maker's mark inside
Artist currently unidentified; possible Edgar Charley association remains unconfirmed
Suitable for collectors or wearable display
Unisex design
 
Technical Specifications:
Type: Open cuff bracelet/bangle
Design: Eagle / Northwest Coast formline
Material: Sterling silver (if confirmed by testing)
Weight: Approximately 69 g
Width: Approximately 1 1/8" to 1 7/8" / 28.6–47.6 mm
Maximum width: Approximately 1 7/8" at centre front
End opening / gap: Approximately 1 1/2" / 38 mm
Longest outside diameter: Approximately 3" / 76 mm
Shape: Oval
Maximum wrist fit: Approximately 8" / 20.3 cm
Main stone: None
Artist: Unidentified
Signature/mark: Stippled pictographic/cursive maker's mark on interior
Cultural/style attribution: Northwest Coast formline
Gender: Unisex
 
Artist Attribution:
The artist's identity has not been conclusively established. A stippled maker's signature or symbol is clearly present on the interior. During our research, we located a documented Northwest Coast Eagle silver bracelet attributed to Edgar Charley, whose signature was specifically described by the auction house as stippled on the interior. While this makes Edgar Charley a possible candidate, we have not located enough reference material to positively match the mark and therefore offer this bracelet with the artist listed as unidentified.
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Who made the bracelet?
A: The artist is presently unidentified. It bears a distinctive stippled maker's mark inside, and research found a possible association with Edgar Charley, but we cannot confirm the attribution.
Q: What does the design represent?
A: The principal figure appears to be an Eagle rendered in Northwest Coast formline style.
Q: How large is the bracelet?
A: It measures approximately 3 inches across its longest oval diameter with a 1 1/2-inch opening and is suitable for wrists up to approximately 8 inches.
Q: How wide is it?
A: The cuff varies from approximately 1 1/8 inches wide toward the narrower areas to approximately 1 7/8 inches at the broad centre front.
Q: Are there any major condition problems?
A: No major damage is apparent. There are normal light surface marks and hairlines from previous handling and wear.