#52 • Antique Tlingit Sterling Cuff - Ed James

Part of September 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $375.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

A fine and early Tlingit formline sterling silver cuff, the primary design being a bear, by the late Tlingit artisan, Edward "Ed" James, of Sitka, AK. Unfortunately, not much historical information is immediately known regarding Ed's life, other than he worked in a variety of mediums alongside his father, Frank James, and was noted as being most active during the 1930s and 1940s. The cuff is impressive at approximately 2" wide, weighs 48.63 grams, and presently fits a 6.5" wrist as found, but is naturally adjustable.