Vtg Copper Bell Trading Turquoise Corinthian Bolo
Bell Trading Post was founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1932 by Jack Michelson and his wife Mildred. They sold southwest style jewelry at various tourist locations in the United States. They did employ Native artists is my understanding but not necessarily the entire staff. Would love to know more.
But this round form of this very brutalist bolo is rarer than the rectangular ones.
Tribe: n/a bell trading
Metal: copper
stone: turquoise
Measurements:see pix
Hallmark: Bell
Xposted. Price does not include shipping.
note: findings such as clasps on bolos etc will never be sterling as it is not strong enough to take the tensile strength. I use JSP to test the metal.
I do not take the patina off, personally I like it but it is up to buyer what they want to do once they own it.
Condition
I always do my best to describe and/or photograph all noticeable flaws. Please study all photos and please ask questions before buying. I leave sterling in as is shape for the customer to decide whether to clean. Note that vintage items are just that, vintage. So this item was previously 'loved on,' and may have some expected minor imperfections due to general wear. But if there were any noteable condition issues (flaws etc) outside the norm, it would otherwise be stated here whether verbally or by photo. deals
Product code: Deals Vtg Copper Bell Trading Turquoise Corinthian Bolo