Cuff, Fred Harvey Railroad Era, Turquoise, Bell Trading Post Hallmark, Vintage ‘40s, 4448

ONE FUN FRED HARVEY RAILROAD ERA FIND

This vintage creation is a sterling silver cuff bracelet from the Fred Harvey Railroad Era. The cuff is a substantial, scalloped silver band with simple stamp work and adorned with a trio of beautiful round turquoise stones. Twisted rope and drop details accompany the stones. A striking silhouette with beautiful details - definitely a statement piece that is unforgettable and worth the investment.

Bell Trading Post (Manufacturer). Bell Trading Post began operations in 1932. Jack Michaelson of Albuquerque owned and operated the company. Early production focused on handmade jewelry, but post-WWII lapel pins and paratrooper pins. Various marks indicate silver, nickel silver, and copper.

Marks: BELL STERLING (enclosing a bell with hatch marks around the bell); BELL STERLING (surrounding a bell symbol with dots before and after BELL); STERLING BY BELL (surrounding a signpost with a bell); STERLING (under a signpost with a bell); STERLING (draped over a bell) with BELL inscribed; STERLING BY BELL (on attached tags); NICKEL SILVER BELL (surrounding a bell); NICKEL SILVER (and a signpost); SOLID COPPER (and a signpost); SOLID COPPER (surrounding a bell);

• artist: Bell Trading Post
• affiliation: Fred Harvey Railroad Era
• hallmark: STERLING BELL (inside bell picto)
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• measurements: 1" gap, 5" inside, 3/4" across
• weight: 15 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• natural inclusions to stones
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
• style: JB4448