Lion Head Bolo Tie — Three-Dimensional Slide, Four Finishes
Lion Head Bolo Tie — Three-Dimensional Slide, Four Finishes
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A Lion Head Modeled in the Round
Round, raised, and about 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) across, this lion head is modeled in three dimensions rather than engraved flat — mane, brow, and muzzle stand off the base. It comes in four platings (silver, gold, yellow, bronze tones) on a 41.7-inch (106 cm) leather cord.
A lion is not a western motif, and that is exactly why people buy this one. It borrows from a different lineage — signet rings, varsity crests, door knockers — and drops it onto a western format. The result sits as comfortably over a leather jacket at a show as it does over a snap shirt, and it gives the piece a reach that pure western motifs never get.
Where it works
Black shirt, dark jeans, boots — the lion carries the outfit on its own. The gold-tone version doubles as a birthday gift for Leo-season friends (late July to late August), a use case buyers mention more than any other. Dressing it up is possible but takes intent; start with our walkthrough on wearing a bolo without it wearing you. Prefer the cooler metals? The silver-tone collection holds this piece's neighbors.
What to know before you buy
Every finish is plating over cast zinc alloy — the gold and yellow versions contain no gold, the silver version no silver. A fully modeled head sticks out further from the shirt than a flat slide, so it will meet doorframes, guitar straps, and seatbelts before a low-relief piece would; plating at the mane's high points takes that contact first. Wipe with a dry cloth, never abrasives, and store it flat rather than letting the dome press against other pieces in a drawer.
Specifications
| Model | Regalio |
|---|---|
| Slide | Three-dimensional lion head, approx. 1.38 in (3.5 cm) diameter |
| Metal | Zinc alloy; silver-tone, gold-tone, yellow, and bronze-tone platings |
| Stone / ornament | None — sculpted metal relief |
| Cord | Round braided leather cord, about 41.7 in (106 cm) long and 4 mm (0.16 in) across |
| Clasp | Slide back; model not stated |
| Tips | Metal, unmeasured |
Asked about this lion
What separates the yellow finish from the gold one?
They are two distinct plating baths, both warm-toned; the difference on camera is subtle. Compare the variant photos side by side before choosing — we won't oversell a distinction the eye barely catches.
How far does the head project from the base?
The supplier doesn't give a projection measurement. Judged from stock photos it is a true sculpted dome, not shallow relief, but we can't put a number on it yet.
Is a lion bolo acceptable at black tie?
No — at true black tie a bolo of any kind replaces the bow tie only if the invitation says western formal. Short of that, this piece belongs at concerts, parties, and dinners, not weddings with a dress code.
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Shipping
Free shipping on every order. No minimum, no option to choose, nothing added at checkout.
- Dispatch — within 48 to 72 hours.
- Delivery — 5 to 7 business days to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
- Lost or damaged in transit — we replace it. No extra charge, no claim form.
- Returns — 14 days from delivery. Return postage is at your expense.
A question about an order? Write to info@bolo-tie.com. We answer within one business day, Monday to Friday. We are based in France, so replies may arrive outside US office hours.
Order placed
14 Aug
Dispatched
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Delivered
21 Aug - 25 Aug