Description
Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Turquoise Oval Shadowbox Bolo Tie - Bennett Clasp
Add a classic mid-century Western icon to your collection with this substantial sterling silver turquoise bolo tie. Featuring a large, high-grade turquoise cabochon with striking dark webbed matrix, the stone is set in a polished bezel nestled within a smooth, shadowbox-style sterling oval setting. The slide is fitted with an authentic, early-era "BENNETT PAT. PEND. C-31" flip-lock clasp, dating the hardware to the mid-1950s through mid-1960s. Strung on a 41" braided leather cord with heavy sterling silver cone tips, this heavy 45.5-gram piece is a standout statement of Southwestern silverwork.
Artist / Tribe: Southwestern / Unknown Silversmith
Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
Gemstones: Natural Turquoise (High-grade turquoise with rich matrix)
Bolo Slide Dimensions: 2.36" Length x 1.37" Width
Cord Length: 41" total length (end-to-end including silver tips)
Hallmark: Stamped "STERLING" on back of slide; Clasp stamped "BENNETT PAT. PEND. C31"
Total Weight: 45.5 grams
Condition Report: Very Good pre-owned vintage condition. The turquoise cabochon is smooth and secure, the slide clasp functions properly, and the silver retains an authentic vintage patina. Note: The braided leather cord shows age-appropriate fraying along the section where the bolo slide sits/adjusts.
