Step back in time and wear a piece of the Frontier...
A classic Bell Trading Post Thunderbird design reflecting the Fred Harvey-era Southwestern jewelry tradition.
A striking vintage copper Thunderbird pin by Bell Trading Post, featuring geometric stamped details and the distinctive Bell Trading Post pictograph. At 2½ inches tall, this is a substantial statement pin with wonderful Southwestern character.
DETAILS:
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Weight: 12.9 grams
Hallmark: Solid Copper, Bell Trading Post (Pictagraph)
ABOUT BELL TRADING POST
The Bell Trading Company was founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1935 by Jack Michelson and his wife Mildred. They sold Native American Indian jewelry at various tourist locations in the southwestern United States until the late 1980s. Their main competitor was Maisel’s Indian Trading Post. The Bell company got its name from Jack’s wife, whose maiden name was Bell. The types of jewelry sold by Bell Trading included sterling silver, nickel silver, gold, and copper. Over the years numerous hallmarks were used on items sold by Bell Trading. The hallmarks typically included the image of a bell or that of an arrow sign post with a bell sign hanging from it. Shown here a just a few of Bell Trading Company’s hallmarks.In 1972 the company name was changed to Sunbell Corp. and items including giftware and moccasins were added to the jewelry inventory.
Please Note:
Vintage jewelry has lived a previous life and will often display signs of age, including light wear, natural patina, minor surface scratches, or slight irregularities. Enlarged photographs may exaggerate these characteristics. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.
ABOUT TURQUOISE FRONTIER
At Turquoise Frontier, every piece is personally selected for its craftsmanship, authenticity, and enduring beauty. We specialize in vintage Native American jewelry that reflects the artistry, history, and spirit of the American Southwest.
