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Vintage Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Attributed to Ralph Quam

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Vintage Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie - Attributed to Ralph Quam
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: Offered here is a beautiful Zuni inlay bolo tie. The design is of a Native American figure wearing a buffalo horn headdress. It is inlaid with shell, coral, turquoise and black onyx, set in sterling silver. The bolo cord is braided black leather with sterling silver tips. Maker: Unsigned, but attributed to Ralph Quam. Approx Age: Circa 1960s (has a Bennett, c-31 Pat. Pend clasp on the back). Size: The bolo slide measures approx. 3 inches wide X 2-3/4 inches long. It's on a 35 inch long braided leather cord. Weighs 53.1 grams (with part of the cord on the scale as well). 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.