Pre-owned vintage condition. Surface scratches, marks, tarnish/discolouration and general wear are present. No visible maker’s signature, sterling mark or other hallmark has been located. Metal content and stones have NOT been professionally tested or authenticated. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Description:
Vintage Southwestern / Western-style bolo tie slide featuring a large raised cowboy-on-horse design with decorative scrollwork, stamped border decoration and two stone cabochons.
The piece measures approximately 2.5 inches long × 2 inches wide at its largest dimensions and weighs approximately 55 grams.
The front features a highly dimensional horse and rider design over a dark recessed background. Decorative silver-coloured wire scrollwork surrounds the central design.
Two cabochons are present:
• One irregular blue/green stone with dark matrix, visually consistent with the appearance of turquoise • One polished red/orange cabochon, visually consistent with the appearance of coral used in Southwestern-style jewelry
IMPORTANT STONE DISCLOSURE: Neither stone has been professionally tested or identified. The blue stone is NOT being guaranteed as natural turquoise, and the red stone is NOT being guaranteed as natural coral. They may be natural, treated, reconstructed, synthetic, glass or another material.
The metal is silver-coloured throughout the visible surfaces. The item was tested at home with a magnet and was not attracted to the magnet.
IMPORTANT METAL DISCLOSURE: No visible “Sterling,” “925” or other silver purity hallmark has been located. The item has NOT been professionally acid tested, electronically tested or XRF tested. It is therefore being sold as unknown silver-coloured metal, and NOT as confirmed sterling silver. The non-magnetic result does not establish silver content.
Approximate specifications:
• Length: 2.5 in / 6.4 cm • Width: 2 in / 5.1 cm • Weight: 55 g • Design: Cowboy / rider on horseback • Style: Western / Southwestern • Metal: Unknown silver-coloured metal • Blue stone: Unidentified; turquoise appearance • Red stone: Unidentified; coral appearance • Hallmarks: None located • Maker: Unknown / unsigned • Bolo slide hardware present on reverse
The reverse has visible scratches and wear consistent with previous use. The front also shows age-related surface wear, marks and variations in finish. Please use the detailed photographs to assess the exact cosmetic condition.
This listing makes no representation that the item is Native American-made, sterling silver, natural turquoise or natural coral. It is being offered as an unsigned vintage Western/Southwestern-style bolo tie slide with unidentified metal and stones.