North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 507

Bell Trading Post Solid Copper Turquoise Bracelet

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
Featured in this lot is this Bell Trading Post solid copper turquoise bracelet. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted solid copper construction. The bracelet features seven total round cut turquoise cabochon set into the bracelet face. The bracelet is marked on the underside of the bracelet 'solid copper' 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 Native American jewelry to travelers passing through Albuquerque New Mexico. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 3/8" x 1 5/8".

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