Navajo Fred Harvey Era Bell Trading Post Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet

  

Vintage, Fred Harvey era, Bell Trading Post Native American Indian turquoise Sterling silver cuff bracelet, stamped STERLING, and BELL, by the shop. The Bell Trading Post was founded by Jack Michelson and wife, in 1935, and specialized in the sale of Native American jewelry and artifacts to tourists in the Albuquerque, New Mexico, and other locations in the Southwestern region. They closed their doors in 1980. This old beauty showcases a gorgeous aqua-blue stone set in a smooth bezel on a deep setting nicely filed and bordered by tiny silver beads.

The cabochon is secured to a three-tine cuff, hand-stamped all the way down to the terminals with Native American motifs. A fan and two scroll appliques adorn each side of the bracelet. This stunning piece weighs just over 27.5.

Grams, it's 1 9/16" tall, and measures 5 3/8" around the inside, end to end. Add 1 1/8 for the gap.

Thank you for supporting authentic Native American art. The item "Navajo Fred Harvey Era Bell Trading Post Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet" is in sale since Wednesday, November 14, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Jewelry".

The seller is "goesaround2014" and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
2. Artisan: Unsigned
3. Origin: Southwestern Native American Indian
4. Modified Item: No
5. Jewelry Type: Bracelet
6. Main Stone: Turquoise
7. Ethnic Origin: Southwestern Native American Indian
8. Metal: Sterling Silver
9. Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise Stone
10. Featured Refinements: Fred Harvey Era Bell Trading Post Turquoise Cuff
11. Style: Cuff
12. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
13. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
14. Stone Color: Aqua Blue
15. Brand: Bell Trading Post