Bell Indian Trading Post:

First of all, Bell Indian Trading Post headquarters is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Consequently, they are responsible for mass producing Fred Harvey era jewelry. In addition, they distribute this jewelry and trinket pieces through-out trading posts across the West. Especially relevant, this jewelry has machine stamping. Notably, this jewelry does not touch the hands of any Native American Indians.

History of the Bell Indian Trading Post:

Most importantly, this company originates in in 1932. Equally important,  Jack Michelson and his wife Mildred are the founders. Consequently, it honors Jack’s wife, whose maiden name is Bell. Hence, until 1972, they sell “Native American Indian jewelry” at various tourist trading posts through-out the southwestern United States.

Most Noteworthy, their main competitor is Maisel’s Indian Trading Post. Furthermore, they merge with Bell in 1935.

As a result, sterling silver, nickel and copper are metals composing jewelry available through this manufacturer.

Incidentally, through-out the years, different hallmarks are in use on merchandise Bell sells. Consequently, the hallmarks usually include the image of a bell or an arrow sign post with a bell attached to it.

• Firstly, below is a complete original dealer’s wholesale jewelry catalog. Additionally there is the corresponding pink price sheet.
• Secondly, there is the original shipping envelope with graphics.
• Thirdly, Bell manufactures an enormous amount of jewelry during the Fred Harvey era with typical stamp thunder birds, arrowheads, and crossed arrows.

Most interestingly, this jewelry is “redskin maid” jewelry in nickel silver “the miracle metal”.

Furthermore, these pieces have a “sensationally low” price. In addition, this price point brings traffic into your store. Consequently, this is the beginning of jewelry for the masses. Albiet, it is nickel silver, which contains NO SILVER CONTENT AT ALL.

First of all, here is the Bell Indian Trading Post Redskin Maid Cover

 Secondly, here it the accompanying Dealer Sheet 

Thirdly, here is Blue Sky Eagle. Equally important, it offers nickel with faster sales and better profits! 

Moreover, here are Indian Maid Bracelets 

Bell Trading Post

Bracelets

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Concho Belts

Earrings

Brooches and Buttons

Rear Cover 

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