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EXQUISITE Vintage Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie by Elliot Qualo

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 550.00 USD
EXQUISITE Vintage Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie by Elliot Qualo
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: Here is an EXQUISITE vintage bolo tie by Zuni artist Elliot Qualo. This tie features a great depiction of a Quail, inlayed with turquoise, coral, onyx and shell. Cord is braided black leather with nice sterling silver tips. It is sterling silver and stamped with Antlers (a single antler applied twice to create a complete rack). Maker: Hallmarked with antlers for, Elliot Qualo (1930-1974; Zuni). Active since 1960s and known for mosaic and channel inlay; bird motifs. Approx Age: Vintage, circa 1960s or early 70s (based on style and it has a Bennett, C-31 clasp on the back which was produced from about the mid-50s thru mid-60s). Size: Slide measures approx. 2" wide X 2" long. It's on a 38" braided leather cord with sterling tips. Weighs 38 grams. Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items. 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.