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Wonderful Fred Thompson Turquoise Bolo Tie
Wonderful Fred Thompson Turquoise Bolo Tie
 
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Artist: Fred Thompson

Circa: 1950's

Provenance: Private collection
Our Price: $1,600.00


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Product Code: GFTBO2
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A beautifully crafted bolo tie by Navajo master artist Fred Thompson. Fine detailed silver work surrounds a beautiful natural high grade turquoise stone. A medium smooth patina graces this silver. The bolo measures 2 1/3" long by 1 3/4" wide. Hallmarked with the Freds Tilda.

Fred Thompson (1921-2002) active (1936-1990's) worked as a smith for trader Tobe Turpen at the age of 15 and built his career on the skills he learned in Turpen's shop. He made his own stamps, never sold to dealers, and only sold wholesale to Tobe Turpen. After serving in WWII, he continued to make pieces into the 1990's. He was a teacher as well as a silversmith. World renowned, he focused on traditional Navajo styles, producing his work with utmost skill using the highest quality stones available. A master of the art.