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Circa 1950s Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie With the Thunderbird Design -From Jewel Box Col.

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:275.00 - 450.00 USD
Circa 1950s Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie With the Thunderbird Design -From Jewel Box Col.
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: This is a great older bolo tie. The slide portion features a thunderbird design set with turquoise, white shell, spiny oyster and onyx inlay. The cord is braided black leather with nice sterling silver tips. Tested as sterling silver. This bolo is from the famous, Jewel Box collection. The Jewel Box was owned by Morrey and Honeylou Resnick. They opened in 1949 and were located in downtown Phoenix. Later it was moved to North Central Avenue, until it closed in May, 2006. Over the years, they amassed a large collection of Native American Jewelry. Several of their pieces were photographed in the famous Arizona Highways turquoise issues from the 1970s, including the well-known magazines of the January 1974 issue, the August 1974 issue and the March 1975 issue. Maker: Unmarked, but vintage Zuni style. Approx Age: Circa 1950s - 1960s (based on style, appearance and the back "loops" construction for the bolo cord). Size: Slide measures approx. 1 5/8" wide X 1 5/8" long. It's on a 36" braided leather cord with sterling tips. Weighs approx. 22.5 grams. Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items. Cord is a little frayed (appears to be original). Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now without waiting for the auction to end (this option is only available up to 48 hours before the auction starts to close), the “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot. If you would like to end the auction early and pay the high estimate (plus applicable fees), please contact us by phone or email and reference this lot.