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Day 1: Native American, Jewelry & Modern

Fri, Jan 27, 2017 05:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 29, 2017 05:00PM EST
Lot 50

Four Southwestern Bolo Ties

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
and one trapezoid shaped ornamental slide with center turquoise cabochon approx. 18 x 12 mm, tested .925 silver, hand engraved "IL", 2 x 1-1/4 x 1-3/4 in., 25.7 grams, [tarnish, scratches, chips to turquoise, non-silver bolo mechanisim]; one bolo tie with black braided leather cord, green turquoise needlepoint design ornamental slide, hand engraved "C.J.", approx. 3 x 2-1/2 in., matching needlepoint design pendants hanging from aglets approx. 1-1/2 x 1 in. each, tested .925 silver, 84.3 grams, [wear and losses to black leather cord, tarnish]; one bolo tie with black braided leather cord, oval stamped design ornamental slide approx. 1-3/8 x 1 in., stamped "Nel J., Sterling", 21.6 grams [tarnish, wear]; one bolo tie on black nylon cord, ornamental slide in teardrop shape approx. 1-1/4 x 7/8 in., oval turquoise cabochon approx. 15 x 10 mm, tested .925 silver, 16.7 grams, [non-silver bolo mechanisim, aglet non-silver, missing one aglet, tarnish to silver, light wear and scratches to metal and turquoise]; one bolo tie on black braided leather cord, ornamental slide irregular shaped with animalistic figures approx. 2-3/4 x 1-3/4, eight turquoise cabochons ranging from approx. 21 x 20 to 5.5 x 8 mm, tested .925 silver, 67.8 grams, [tarnish, evidence of repairs/alterations to back, wear to leather cord]. Condition: . Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, "earth mined", manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, "cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls", and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order. First time buyers will be required to pay by wire transfer or cashiers check.. Provenance: The Estate of Marcus King, Blountville, Tennessee