A richly detailed vintage sterling silver bolo tie signed JJH, featuring an organic combination of turquoise and brown agate set into an extensively hand-worked oval slide.
The face is covered in textured and stamped silverwork with applied botanical and sculptural accents, giving the piece a deeply dimensional, almost talismanic presence. A blue-green turquoise cabochon anchors the lower section, while the upper stone features a dark translucent brown body with swirling internal patterning consistent with agate.
The bolo is finished with an aged brown braided leather cord and elongated silver-tone tips that reinforce its vintage Western character.
The reverse is stamped JJH and STERLING, confirming both a maker’s mark and sterling silver construction. The exact identity of the JJH maker has not been independently confirmed, so Iron & Iris identifies the piece by its hallmark rather than assigning an unsupported artist attribution.
This is a distinctive collector bolo with strong age, patina, hand-applied ornament, and substantial visual presence.
Item Type: Bolo Tie
Style: Vintage Southwestern / Western Collector Jewelry
Material: Sterling Silver
Primary Stone: Turquoise
Secondary Stone: Brown Agate
Maker’s Mark: JJH
Metal Mark: Sterling
Cord: Braided brown leather
Tips: Elongated silver-tone metal tips
Construction: Hand-worked sterling silver slide with applied decorative elements
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with natural patina, oxidation, surface wear, and age-related character consistent with an older handcrafted piece.
The turquoise and agate display natural variation, matrix, inclusions, and surface character that contribute to the individuality of the piece.
Please Note: The exact identity of the JJH maker has not been independently confirmed. Iron & Iris does not attribute this piece to a specific artist or tribe without supporting provenance. The brown stone is described conservatively as agate and has not been independently gem-tested. Measurements are approximate. Vintage jewelry may show patina, oxidation, scratches, irregularities, and wear consistent with age and prior use.
SKU: IRI-JJH-TQ-AG-BOLO-1003
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