The belt carries seven conchos alternating with seven butterfly spacers on a dark leather strap, each plaque worked in repoussé and framed by scalloped and serrated stamped borders. The buckle is the dominant element. The silver is heavy at 476.86 grams.
1940s
Sterling silver, turquoise, leather
Seven conchos, each 2 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches (5.7 by 6.35 cm)
Seven butterflies, each 1 1/4 inches by 2 inches (3.2 by 5.1 cm)
Buckle 2 1/2 inches by 3 inches (6.4 by 7.6 cm)
Belt length 38 inches (96.52 cm)
476.86 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Taos, New Mexico
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
The belt carries seven conchos alternating with seven butterfly spacers on a dark leather strap, each plaque worked in repoussé and framed by scalloped and serrated stamped borders. The buckle is the dominant element. The silver is heavy at 476.86 grams.
1940s
Sterling silver, turquoise, leather
Seven conchos, each 2 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches (5.7 by 6.35 cm)
Seven butterflies, each 1 1/4 inches by 2 inches (3.2 by 5.1 cm)
Buckle 2 1/2 inches by 3 inches (6.4 by 7.6 cm)
Belt length 38 inches (96.52 cm)
476.86 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Taos, New Mexico
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
