Mona Van Riper Triple Churchill Cigar Box Case in 14k Gold and Sterling Silver

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Mona Van Riper Triple Churchill Cigar Box Case in 14k Gold and Sterling Silver

About the Item

Cigars case designed by Monica Van Riper. Gorgeous and one of a kind cigar box holder, created in Santa Fe New Mexico by the Native American silversmith Monica Van Riper, back in the 1960. This rare cigars box has been designed to hold three Churchill or Panetela cigars sizes. Masterfully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with accented details in labrated yellow gold of 14 karats. The surfaces are treated with textures, high polished finish and with the initial R A S. Weight: 288.85 Grams, (185.16 Dwt). Measurements: 29.5 mm by 70 mm by 28 mm (8.25 x 2.76 x 1.10 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and the silver and signed, "MONA VAN RIPER .925 14K ©". Mona Van Riper was raised in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. She began silversmithing at the Mabel Dodge Lujan House in Taos in 1976. Making and designing jewelry has been a constant part of her life ever since. Mona is most well-known for her elaborate and intricate buckles, whether with a western theme, crown, fleur-de-lis, heart or with her eponymous skulls. Most of the country’s finest buckle makers -often artisans who learned the skills from their fathers and grandfathers- ply their Craft in remote locales, often in obscurity. Mona Van Riper fits that profile. She creates one-of-a-kind turquoise, 18-karat gold, and sterling silver buckles in a 10-by-10-foot utility room in her home located on a dirt road, miles outside of Santa Fe, N.M. Mona’s early jewelry was heavy stamped Navajo style made from hand-cast ingots and coins. Over the years her style has developed into a more sophisticated and contemporary look while maintaining her signature old-world flavor. In 1992 Mona introduced engraving into her work which has given her jewelry a broader appeal. Currently Mona’s unique jewelry is made from sterling silver in combination with 18 karat gold overlays and engraving. She often uses rare and very high-grade custom cut turquoise in her pieces. Mixing precious and semi-precious stones also gives her jewelry a timeless look. In 1993 Mona won first place in the Silver Division in the New Mexico’s Jeweler’s Association Jewelry Design Competition. She also received the Enchantment Award in the same competition. In 1994 Mona took second place in the Gold and Platinum Division of the New Mexico Jeweler’s Design Competition. Condition: The overall condition of this case is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the silver. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity. INVENTORY REF: P050723RNMK/8.563.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7.02 cm)Depth: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)
Style:
Native American (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold,Silver,Sterling Silver,Hand-Crafted,Polished
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this case is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the silver. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
Seller Location:
Miami, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: P050723RNMK/8.5631stDibs: LU8303234171312