Bell Trading Post Fred Harvey Era Navajo Indian Sterling Silver Thunderbird Ring

Being offered is a vintage, old, Navajo Indian made jewelry ring.  The ring is crafted from sterling silver with a turquoise stone setting.  The ring has a thunderbird design and is marked on the inside with Sterling and the Bell Trading post hallmark.  This is a classic Fred Harvey era ring made for the early tourist trade to the southwest.  The rin shows typical age related wearing but is in nice shape.  The thunderbird setting is approx. 1/2″ by 7/16″.  The ring size is approx. a 5.25.

I found some info about the Bell Trading Post at the Estates in Time
website which stated: “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 early 1930’s were extremely difficult and jobs were in short supply.
 This provided Jack with an abundance of
Native Americans wishing to make his jewelry. 
The company ceased operations in 1969 and became the Sunbell company.

I stand behind all my Native American Indian crafted items to be
as represented, and provide a full unconditional refund, including return
shipping if the item is not authentic and as described.   My
Native Indian arts, crafts, and jewelry are purchased directly from Natives,
usually in Arizona, South Dakota, New Mexico, as well as buying from specialty
auctions and sales.  In addition, I sell items for Native Americans
and from personal collections.  As a result, there is no time
limitation on returns, but items returned need to be in their original
condition.

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