A sterling silver roadrunner mid-stride, clean and smooth, no stone. Still on the original Maisel's card, never worn. A classic Southwestern bird charm with a Route 66 backstory, ready to join a charm bracelet or favorite chain. Same mold as the turquoise-eye roadrunner, just left plain. Somebody at that counter had to decide which one they wanted, and now so do you. Sterling silver, marked on the original Maisel's card Approx. 1-1/8" wide x 3/8" tall, not including the jump ring New old stock, still attached to its original Maisel's card Single charm, chain or bracelet not included Vintage trading post piece associated with Maisel's on Route 66 in New Mexico Sold individually from a small deadstock batch The jump ring at the top lets you add it to a typical charm bracelet or slide it onto a slender chain for a minimalist necklace. It works well as one more story on a full bracelet, or as a small focal roadrunner pendant if you prefer to wear it at your neck. The storyMaisel'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 itCollect all three roadrunners, 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, giftable little piece for anyone who loves roadrunners, Southwestern jewelry, New Mexico, or long road trips down Route 66. Any three pieces, 15% off. Mix charms and studs. Free shipping over $75. Thirty-day returns.
