Vintage Maisel's Sterling Silver Dancer in Headdress Charm, New Old Stock

A sterling figure mid-dance in a ridged feather headdress, one leg kicked up, cast with real movement in it. Still on the original Maisel's card, never worn. A classic Southwestern figural charm for charm bracelet collectors, Route 66 fans, and anyone building a New Mexico–themed bracelet or chain.

Maisel's cut two dancer molds. This is the one with the headdress. Two dancers, one trading post, same counter.

• Sterling silver, marked on the original Maisel's card
• Approx. 1-1/8" tall x 5/8" wide, not including the jump ring
• New old stock, still attached to its original Maisel's card
• Three available
• Ready to wear on most traditional charm bracelets or chains

Each charm is new old stock that has lived its life on that Maisel's card, so you're getting a collectible piece with its original presentation. As with most vintage sterling, you can expect the natural look of older silver; if you prefer a brighter finish, you can polish it to taste.

The story
Maisel's Indian Trading Post opened on Route 66 in downtown Albuquerque in 1939. Maurice Maisel hired John Gaw Meem, the architect who defined Pueblo Revival, and told him he was "not content with the usual Indian thing." Olive Rush designed the murals across the facade, painted by young artists including Pablita Velarde, Ben Quintana, Harrison Begay, and Pop Chalee. By the 1940s Maisel's was the largest trading post on Route 66. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. This charm came off that counter and never left its card.

Wearing it
Add it to your favorite chain or charm bracelet, or give it to someone who collects these. The card is half the reason they'll want it. It makes an easy small gift for a vintage jewelry or charm bracelet collector, since it arrives already displayed on its original Maisel's card and ready to tuck into a box or gift bag.

Any three pieces, 15% off. Mix charms and studs.

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