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Wild West Wonders: May Collector's Auction Event

Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 590

Bell Trading Post Nickel Silver Morgan Belt Buckle

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Featured in this lot is this Bell Trading Post Nickel Silver Morgan Silver Dollar Belt Buckle. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Nickel Silver construction. The belt buckle is marked on the underside of the buckle 'Nickel Silver' and shows the Bell Trading Post hallmark of a bell. In 1932 during the worst of the Great Depression, Jack Michelson and his wife formed Bell Trading Post. Choosing a location along the route of the newly established highway “Route 66”. Following the business plan of famed entrepreneur Fred Harvey, Jack hoped to support his family selling locally made Native American jewelry to travelers passing through Albuquerque New Mexico. The rectangle shaped buckle features a centered 1900 Morgan Silver dollar flanked by stamped images of "sun rays" and "bear claws", and flowers. The buckle has a bright finish to the face, the reverse has a rich patina throughout. Measures 1.5"W x 2.5"L, weight 55.5 gms.

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