Posted 10 years ago
Jono
(178 items)
Here is a vintage sterling silver Navajo pillbox. It has a turquoise stone mounted on top. Not real sure if the year made but my best guess would be 40's or 50's.
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Thanks for the Loves valentino97 and DrFluffy :)
Very nice, Jono. Made by Bell Trading Post, Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded by Jack and Mildred Michelson c. 1935 [not certain since several credible Websites state either 1932 or 1935].
Jack Michelson was also registered as doing business as [dba] Bell Indian Trading Post. Again, conflicting info on Web, most refer to the company as Bell Trading Company, which I don't think is correct.
Bell used several trademarks and again, conflicting information on sites, so I'm not certain if yours is the earlier mark. Here are the two most common ones, courtesy of 925-1000.com
http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_B3.html
It's good to see you have a box instead of the most common manufactured items of jewelry.
Thank you solver! Great information.
Thanks for the Loves everyone
This is beautiful!
Thank you ScarelttGloom. Happy New Year!