Description: This is a beautifully made bolo tie by Rosita Wallace. Set with shell, turquoise, and coral inlay. Cord is braided black leather with sterling silver tips. Tested as sterling silver. This bolo is from the famous, Jewel Box collection. The Jewel Box was owned by Morrey and Honeylou Resnick. They opened in 1949 and were located in downtown Phoenix. Later it was moved to North Central Avenue, until it closed in May, 2006. Over the years, they amassed a large collection of Native American Jewelry. Several of their pieces were photographed in the famous Arizona Highways turquoise issues from the 1970s, including the well-known magazines of the January 1974 issue, the August 1974 issue and the March 1975 issue. There is info attached with some history of the piece from them. It states they took this piece in - in about 1960 or 1961. Basically, this bolo is "New, Old Stock!"
Maker: Rosita Wallace, Zuni.
Approx Age: Vintage, circa 1960 (based on style, info provided with the item 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. 1 3/4 " wide X 2 3/8" long. It's on a 36" braided leather cord with sterling tips. Weighs 32.3 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.