Marc Antia Azurite/Malachite Bolo

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This bolo has perplexed me for years and I could use some help. The stamp on the back is not clear but I finally identified it as Marc Antia. The stone is a gorgeous swirling piece of azurite/malachite. The bolo weighs 67g and the slide is 2 1/8” by 1 3/4”. The stone itself measures 1 3/8” by 3/4”.
The problem I’m having is that I can find no comparisons. The only bolo recently was part of a set on eBay (all silver) that sold for $1250. The only azurite is a current listing for a cuff done in gold and silver with the stone listed as “Bisbee Azurite” I have researched this piece

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occasionally over the years and have never turned up anything similar.
Two questions for you knowledgeable people—is there such a thing as “Bisbee Azurite” ? And secondly, what would you consider a realistic value?

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Very different from Marc’s current style of work, most have some age. I am not following you on the $1250, a Marc Antia bolo? a set with azurite? Azurite is found in Arizona, lots of copper mines, and I imagine the term Bisbee Azurite suggests it was found where Bisbee Turquoise is found. In our world Bisbee gets us excited, but I imagine if this was found in another location it would hold similar value. I think of the piece $350 - $400.

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The $1250 was for a set consisting of a bolo, cuff and buckle. Thanks for your help with a value.