1960s Scallop Inlay Sterling & Turquoise Key Chain // Zuni discount Style Key Ring // Vintage Turquoise

Vintage scallop inlay turquoise & sterling silver keychain. Beautiful bright blue turquoise most likely natural. Though many of the stones have hairline cracks they are all secure. Likely made by a Zuni artist but because it is unsigned I cannot say with certainty.
The mechanism is fashioned out of a stronger metal and is not sterling.
In good working order. Pretty incredible to think of all the places this keychain has been!
Marked "Bennett Pat. Pend. C-31" this is the mark of the keychain mechanism and dates the piece to between mid-1950s to mid-1960s.
There are some visible signs of age and use (see photos).

Measurement: 2" Tall x .95" Wide
Weight: 9.94 grams

More turquoise inlay in the shop:
Inlay Thunderbird brooch - https://etsy.me/3QR50FX
Teardrop earrings - https://etsy.me/3AcDCvY

*Free Shipping on Domestic Orders Over $35*
All orders ship USPS First Class. If you would like to add insurance please reach out discount before purchase.

All of our items are in good vintage condition; because of their past lives expect some minor surface abrasions and small chips or hairline cracks through some of the stones. We will always do our best to disclose any obvious damage and to show any flaws in our photographs.
Please feel free to contact me with questions and/or for additional photos.

To view my entire shop, please visit BaseFare.etsy.com