Bell Trading Post Mid-century Anodized Solid Copper Southwestern Textured Holly Leaf Panel Link Bracelet w Sister Hook Clasp





Bell Trading Post Mid-century Anodized Solid Copper Southwestern Textured Holly Leaf Panel Link Bracelet w Sister Hook Clasp
Materials and Features:
Vintage Bell Trading Post solid copper leaf panel link bracelet
Five textured copper holly leaves linked together
Magnet does not stick to solid copper bracelet
Type: Sister hook clasp
Age/Origin: 1950’s
The Story: Bell Trading Post, founded in 1932 in Albuquerque by Jack and Mildred Michelson, was a major manufacturer and distributor of Native American-style souvenir jewelry, heavily involved in the Fred Harvey era of tourism. Using machine-pressed silver, copper, and turquoise, Bell sold jewelry at Fred Harvey hotels and Route 66 trading posts until 1972.
Marks: COPPER, (It would have originally come with a foil tag attached. I included the original Bell Trading Post wholesale catalog showing the page on which the bracelet is located for reference, and also the matching jewelry set)
Measurements:
Dimensions: Approx. 6.875" in length from end to end x .5" wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Listing is for bracelet only - Sets are for display purposes only.