1968 Diablo Sterling/10k CPHA Chapter 5 Trophy belt buckle. Fits up to a 1.5" belt.

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1" James Reid 14k/Sterling belt buckle and keeper. James Reid did some really<br>good work out of Santa Fe, New Mexico and was expensive, he is now retired as of<br>2017. Selling the very well made buckle and keeper shown made for a 1" belt,<br>very thick chunks of 14k gold on this buckle, minimal wear. 93.2 grams, likely<br>about 10 grams of it 14k gold.

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Sterling Frontier Silver Reno Nevada Hand engraved buckle with 1881 Silver dollar, fits a 1.5" belt, 86.3 grams, other measurements in pics.

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Sterling Frontier Silver Reno Nevada Hand engraved buckle with 2011 Silver dollar, fits a 1.5" belt, 83.1 grams, other measurements in pics.

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Carl Allen Begay (1912-1972)  Navajo sterling and coral buckle on 30" belt. Belt is clean, fits a 29"-32" waist, 1.25" wide, Buckle 3 1/8" x 1.5". The belt is tied on, could obviously be replaced but don't want to mess with it in case it works for you. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)=  All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Size 9 Ring.

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3/4" Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) Taxco Sterling onyx inlaid belt buckle 37.7 grams, very sturdy, other measurements in pics. This is an extremely high quality and good looking buckle. Due to reflections it's difficult to present items of this type in the light the deserve in the time available to me.Antonio Pineda<br>(1919-2009)In the mountain town of Taxco in Mexico’s state of Guerrero,<br>large-scale mining can be dated to thesixteenth century, and silver is a way of<br>life. In the years following the Mexican Revolution (1910–20), jewelry and other<br>silver objects were crafted there with an entirely innovative approach,<br>informedby modernism and the creation of a new Mexican national identity. Today,<br>at the age of 89, AntonioPineda is one of two living members of the Taxco School<br>and is recognized as a world-class designerand a Mexican national treasure.<br>Nearly two hundred examples of Pineda’s acclaimed silver work willbe displayed<br>in Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, a<br>travelingexhibition debuting at the Fowler Museum Aug. 24, 2008.Significantly,<br>given Pineda’s many accomplishments and international renown, he identifies<br>himselfprimarily as a taxqueño, or Taxco, silversmith. From its inception, the<br>Taxco movement broke newground in technical achievement and design. While<br>American-born, Taxco-based designer WilliamSpratling has been credited with<br>spearheading the contemporary Taxco silver movement, it was agroup of talented<br>Mexican designers who went on to establish independent workshops and develop<br>thedistinctive “Taxco School.” These designers incorporated numerous aesthetic<br>orientations—Pre-Columbian art; silverwork, images, and other artwork from the<br>Mexican Colonial period; andlocal popular arts—merging them within the broad<br>spectrum of modernism.Pineda himself is lauded for his bold designs and<br>ingenious use of gemstones. Silver Seduction tracesthe evolution of his work<br>from the 1930s–70s, and includes more than fifty each of necklaces andbracelets,<br>as well as numerous beautiful rings, earrings and diverse examples of his<br>hollowware andtableware. All of the works feature Pineda’s hard-to-achieve<br>combination of highly refined and hand-wrought appeal.Pineda’s jewelry is<br>especially known for its elegant acknowledgment of the human form. It is<br>oftensaid that a Pineda fits the body perfectly, that it feels right when it is<br>worn. So, for example, a thickgeometric necklace that might at first glance seem<br>too weighty or rigid to wear comfortably is, in fact,faceted, hinged, or<br>hollowed in such a way that it gracefully encircles the neck or drapes<br>seductivelydown the décolletage.In addition, no other taxqueño jeweler used as<br>many costly semiprecious stones or set them with asmuch ingenuity, skill, and<br>variety as did Pineda. Only the most talented of silversmiths could master

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3/4" Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) Taxco Sterling belt buckle 31 grams, very sturdy, other measurements in pics. This is an extremely high quality and good looking buckle. Due to reflections it's difficult to present items of this type in the light the deserve in the time available to me.Antonio Pineda<br>(1919-2009)In the mountain town of Taxco in Mexico’s state of Guerrero,<br>large-scale mining can be dated to thesixteenth century, and silver is a way of<br>life. In the years following the Mexican Revolution (1910–20), jewelry and other<br>silver objects were crafted there with an entirely innovative approach,<br>informedby modernism and the creation of a new Mexican national identity. Today,<br>at the age of 89, AntonioPineda is one of two living members of the Taxco School<br>and is recognized as a world-class designerand a Mexican national treasure.<br>Nearly two hundred examples of Pineda’s acclaimed silver work willbe displayed<br>in Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, a<br>travelingexhibition debuting at the Fowler Museum Aug. 24, 2008.Significantly,<br>given Pineda’s many accomplishments and international renown, he identifies<br>himselfprimarily as a taxqueño, or Taxco, silversmith. From its inception, the<br>Taxco movement broke newground in technical achievement and design. While<br>American-born, Taxco-based designer WilliamSpratling has been credited with<br>spearheading the contemporary Taxco silver movement, it was agroup of talented<br>Mexican designers who went on to establish independent workshops and develop<br>thedistinctive “Taxco School.” These designers incorporated numerous aesthetic<br>orientations—Pre-Columbian art; silverwork, images, and other artwork from the<br>Mexican Colonial period; andlocal popular arts—merging them within the broad<br>spectrum of modernism.Pineda himself is lauded for his bold designs and<br>ingenious use of gemstones. Silver Seduction tracesthe evolution of his work<br>from the 1930s–70s, and includes more than fifty each of necklaces andbracelets,<br>as well as numerous beautiful rings, earrings and diverse examples of his<br>hollowware andtableware. All of the works feature Pineda’s hard-to-achieve<br>combination of highly refined and hand-wrought appeal.Pineda’s jewelry is<br>especially known for its elegant acknowledgment of the human form. It is<br>oftensaid that a Pineda fits the body perfectly, that it feels right when it is<br>worn. So, for example, a thickgeometric necklace that might at first glance seem<br>too weighty or rigid to wear comfortably is, in fact,faceted, hinged, or<br>hollowed in such a way that it gracefully encircles the neck or drapes<br>seductivelydown the décolletage.In addition, no other taxqueño jeweler used as<br>many costly semiprecious stones or set them with asmuch ingenuity, skill, and<br>variety as did Pineda. Only the most talented of silversmiths could master

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Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) Taxco Sterling belt buckle 59.7 grams, very sturdy, other measurements in pics. This is an extremely high quality and good looking buckle. Due to reflections it's difficult to present items of this type in the light the deserve in the time available to me.Antonio Pineda<br>(1919-2009)In the mountain town of Taxco in Mexico’s state of Guerrero,<br>large-scale mining can be dated to thesixteenth century, and silver is a way of<br>life. In the years following the Mexican Revolution (1910–20), jewelry and other<br>silver objects were crafted there with an entirely innovative approach,<br>informedby modernism and the creation of a new Mexican national identity. Today,<br>at the age of 89, AntonioPineda is one of two living members of the Taxco School<br>and is recognized as a world-class designerand a Mexican national treasure.<br>Nearly two hundred examples of Pineda’s acclaimed silver work willbe displayed<br>in Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, a<br>travelingexhibition debuting at the Fowler Museum Aug. 24, 2008.Significantly,<br>given Pineda’s many accomplishments and international renown, he identifies<br>himselfprimarily as a taxqueño, or Taxco, silversmith. From its inception, the<br>Taxco movement broke newground in technical achievement and design. While<br>American-born, Taxco-based designer WilliamSpratling has been credited with<br>spearheading the contemporary Taxco silver movement, it was agroup of talented<br>Mexican designers who went on to establish independent workshops and develop<br>thedistinctive “Taxco School.” These designers incorporated numerous aesthetic<br>orientations—Pre-Columbian art; silverwork, images, and other artwork from the<br>Mexican Colonial period; andlocal popular arts—merging them within the broad<br>spectrum of modernism.Pineda himself is lauded for his bold designs and<br>ingenious use of gemstones. Silver Seduction tracesthe evolution of his work<br>from the 1930s–70s, and includes more than fifty each of necklaces andbracelets,<br>as well as numerous beautiful rings, earrings and diverse examples of his<br>hollowware andtableware. All of the works feature Pineda’s hard-to-achieve<br>combination of highly refined and hand-wrought appeal.Pineda’s jewelry is<br>especially known for its elegant acknowledgment of the human form. It is<br>oftensaid that a Pineda fits the body perfectly, that it feels right when it is<br>worn. So, for example, a thickgeometric necklace that might at first glance seem<br>too weighty or rigid to wear comfortably is, in fact,faceted, hinged, or<br>hollowed in such a way that it gracefully encircles the neck or drapes<br>seductivelydown the décolletage.In addition, no other taxqueño jeweler used as<br>many costly semiprecious stones or set them with asmuch ingenuity, skill, and<br>variety as did Pineda. Only the most talented of silversmiths could master

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1" Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) Taxco Sterling belt buckle 57.7 grams, very sturdy, other measurements in pics. This is an extremely high quality and good looking buckle. Due to reflections it's difficult to present items of this type in the light the deserve in the time available to me.Antonio Pineda<br>(1919-2009)In the mountain town of Taxco in Mexico’s state of Guerrero,<br>large-scale mining can be dated to thesixteenth century, and silver is a way of<br>life. In the years following the Mexican Revolution (1910–20), jewelry and other<br>silver objects were crafted there with an entirely innovative approach,<br>informedby modernism and the creation of a new Mexican national identity. Today,<br>at the age of 89, AntonioPineda is one of two living members of the Taxco School<br>and is recognized as a world-class designerand a Mexican national treasure.<br>Nearly two hundred examples of Pineda’s acclaimed silver work willbe displayed<br>in Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, a<br>travelingexhibition debuting at the Fowler Museum Aug. 24, 2008.Significantly,<br>given Pineda’s many accomplishments and international renown, he identifies<br>himselfprimarily as a taxqueño, or Taxco, silversmith. From its inception, the<br>Taxco movement broke newground in technical achievement and design. While<br>American-born, Taxco-based designer WilliamSpratling has been credited with<br>spearheading the contemporary Taxco silver movement, it was agroup of talented<br>Mexican designers who went on to establish independent workshops and develop<br>thedistinctive “Taxco School.” These designers incorporated numerous aesthetic<br>orientations—Pre-Columbian art; silverwork, images, and other artwork from the<br>Mexican Colonial period; andlocal popular arts—merging them within the broad<br>spectrum of modernism.Pineda himself is lauded for his bold designs and<br>ingenious use of gemstones. Silver Seduction tracesthe evolution of his work<br>from the 1930s–70s, and includes more than fifty each of necklaces andbracelets,<br>as well as numerous beautiful rings, earrings and diverse examples of his<br>hollowware andtableware. All of the works feature Pineda’s hard-to-achieve<br>combination of highly refined and hand-wrought appeal.Pineda’s jewelry is<br>especially known for its elegant acknowledgment of the human form. It is<br>oftensaid that a Pineda fits the body perfectly, that it feels right when it is<br>worn. So, for example, a thickgeometric necklace that might at first glance seem<br>too weighty or rigid to wear comfortably is, in fact,faceted, hinged, or<br>hollowed in such a way that it gracefully encircles the neck or drapes<br>seductivelydown the décolletage.In addition, no other taxqueño jeweler used as<br>many costly semiprecious stones or set them with asmuch ingenuity, skill, and<br>variety as did Pineda. Only the most talented of silversmiths could master

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Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) Mid Century Modern sterling belt buckle 2.5" x 1 3/8", fits up to a 1 1/8" belt. 42.9 grams. <br><br>Pineda is one of two living members of the Taxco School and is recognized as a<br>world-class designer and a Mexican national treasure. <br> Pineda’s jewelry is especially known for its elegant acknowledgment of the<br>human form. It is often said that a Pineda fits the body perfectly, that it<br>feels right when it is worn. So, for example, a thick geometric necklace that<br>might at first glance seem too weighty or rigid to wear comfortably is, in fact,<br>faceted, hinged, or hollowed in such a way that it gracefully encircles the neck<br>or drapes down the décolletage.  In addition, no other taxqueño jeweler used as<br>many costly semiprecious stones or set them with as much ingenuity, skill, and<br>variety as did Pineda. Only the most talented of silversmiths could master.

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Vintage Southwestern Sterling cobblestone belt buckle 2.75" x 2.25", fits up to a 1.75" belt, 104 grams. Very high quality buckle, likely Native American made. <br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Phil Chapo Navajo silver, turquoise, and coral belt buckle 3.5" x 2 7/8", fits up to a 1.5" belt, no issues.<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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c1940's Deep carved Green bakelite belt buckle 2.5" x 2.25", fits up to a 1.25" belt.

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5/8" Taxco Sterling hand chiseled rocker engraved ranger belt buckle set. Fits a 5/8" wide belt. 48.9 grams, extremely high quality, sturdy vintage set.

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c1940's Deep carved Green bakelite belt buckle set 4" x 2 1/8", fits up to a 1.25" belt

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c1940's carved Green bakelite belt buckle set 4.25" x 2 3/8", fits up to a 1.25" belt.

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c1940's carved butterscotch bakelite belt buckle 3.75" x 3", fits up to a 1.5" belt.

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c1940's carved Butterscotch bakelite palm trees belt buckle set 3" x 5.25", fits up to a 1.5" belt.

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Vintage Apachito Navajo silver turquoise and coral belt buckle 3.25" x 2.75" x 72.7 grams, fits a 1.5" belt.<br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Zuni Native American Spiny oyster, turquoise, shell, and Jet sterling belt buckle, fits up to a 1.5" belt. 46.7 grams. Marked<br>or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but<br>my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more<br>pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at<br>pictures/description your question should be answered. Thank you so much for<br>your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Vintage Native American Sandcast silver and turquoise belt buckle. Marked or<br>unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my<br>jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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빈티지 Zuni Frog 조각 청록색 및 산호색 은 벨트 버클 3" x 2", 1.5" 벨트에 맞음, 무게 66.2g. 모든 귀금속은 테스트를 거쳐 보장되며, 은 또는 스털링이라고 불리는 모든 아메리카 원주민 보석은 최소 90%(동전) 은 및 더 높은 함량이 보장됩니다. 표시된 모든 것은 표시된 것과 동일함을 보장하며, 대부분의 팔찌는 6인치 손목(털 없음)에서 사진을 찍고, 반지는 가능한 경우 적절한 크기의 손가락에 착용하여 사진을 찍습니다. . 팔찌의 경우 설명에 치수가 명시되어 있지 않으면 금속이 천 줄자에 표시된 숫자와 만나는 내부 둘레가 표시됩니다.

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Sterling 1978 Mapes Invitational Golf Tournament belt buckle. Very cool, 3.25" x<br>2 3/8", fits up to a 1.5" belt, 81.5 grams.

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39"-42" Vintage Southwestern sterling concho belt. Stamped sterling, illegible<br>signature, likely Native American made. (1) 2 1/8" x 1.25" buckle, (10) 2 1/8" x<br>1 1/8" conchos. All sterling with copper backs. 321.3 grams. Existing holes at<br>39"-42", 1" leather.

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Sandersen Southwestern Modernist Chip in lay sterling belt buckle. 3 5/8" x 2 3/8", fits a 1.5" belt, 88.6 grams. Guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Vintage Navajo sterling turquoise and coral belt buckle 3.5" x 2 7/8", fits up to a 1.5" belt. 80.7 grams.

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Joseph Coriz (Santo Domingo) Overlay Sterling and 14k gold belt buckle. 3" x 1.75", takes a 1.5" belt or smaller. 63.7 grams.Joseph Coriz (1956-) learned silversmithing from his parents and Kewa jeweler Vidal Aragon by carefully observing and remembering what he saw. Growing up at the pueblo, he was inspired by watching nature and the day-to-day life of the people of the pueblo. He has been actively making jewelry since the 1980s. The pendant is signed with the maker's hallmark, his initials "JDC".

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Unworn Vintage Vogt Sterling silver 3/4" Ranger belt buckle set. Buckle is 1.75" wide, Set fits a .75" belt, unworn condition. I believe this was a salesman's sample.In the 1960s, Norm Vogt traveled to Old Mexico. A traveler and visionary, he had called Northern California home since leaving his birthplace of Oklahoma on a freight train at 18 years of age. Norm served in World War II, piloting an amphibious plane for the Navy, and came home to start a ranch in the Golden State. But while in Mexico, he encountered a group of artisans practicing leatherwork and silversmithing in the Old World style. This sparked a partnership that lives on today in the enduring art and craftsmanship of Vogt Silversmiths.anderas

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Sterling Sunset Trails Engraved Rope edge 3/4" Belt buckle with two keepers.<br>Buckle and keepers will handle a 3/4" belt, no tip present.

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Patriotic Vintage Navajo Sterling, Turquoise, Coral, and Shell belt buckle 3 5/8" x 2.75" x 90.4 grams with no issues.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling buckle with turquoise on 30"-35" belt. Belt is 15/16"<br>wide and fits a 30-35" waist with existing holes, there's room for more holes on<br>each side. Belt is vintage but leather is soft with a lot of life left in it 2<br>7/16" x 2 3/16" buckle, buckle fits a 1" belt. Unmarked.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling and mother of pearl Belt buckle :28.2 Grams, |<br>Dimensions: Buckle: 2.5" x 1.75 Fits up to a 1.25" belt.

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Vintage Navajo Sterling Pawn Heavy Stamp Concho Belt | Weight:172.8 Grams, | Dimensions: Belt: 34" length, 2.25" x 1.75" buckle, 2" x 1.75" (11) conchos. tw200

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Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Belt Buckle. Believed to be a period Art Nouveau piece from the turn of the century, marked and tested sterling. 29.6 grams 1 7/8" wide x 2.25" long and fits a 1.5" belt.

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California Sterling Golden State Trapshooters Association Belt Buckle Trophy<br>1999. 3.25" x 2 5/8" for a 1.5" belt.<br>B39

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McCabe Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Sunset Trails. Measures 1.75" x 1.5" and fits a 3/4" belt. Good looking old hand engraved cowboy buckle. Selling two pieces shown, keeper isn't marked but obviously matches.

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Antique Viking Ship Scandinavian Sterling Silver and Bronze Enamel Belt Buckle.<br>Very old antique piece most likely one of a kind. My guess is it's late 19th to<br>early 20th century but it might be older. The back is silver (tested. The front<br>is bronze with enamel. I didn't research the hallmark. Really nice work of art<br>with no issues. 2.25" wide x 1.75" tall.

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c1950 26-31" Leather Belt with Cowboys and Indians Native American? Ideal. This<br>is a really interesting belt. It's hand embosses and hand painted I believe.<br>Extremely unique one of a kind item. The leather is supple. Great patina, the<br>belt is 1 7/8" thick. The flags have Ideal written in them which was a toy<br>company but this doesn't seem like a toy. It's really well made and too big for<br>most kids.<br>tw208

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Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Dragon Belt Buckle later converted to Brooch. You can see the three repair spots on the back where the buckle was removed to be later converted into a brooch probably in the mid 20th century. Nice large quality piece 3.25" x 2.5"

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McCabe Belt Buckle Sterling & 10k Gold Cowboy with Lasso Cacti Mountains Custom<br>One of A Kind MAC Likely Presentation Piece 1.5" belt. 95.5 grams, big chunk of<br>gold. Measures 3 11/16" x 2 11/16".

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Lynn Gaylord Sterling Silver Cocker Spaniel Belt buckle. Appears unused, very well cast, 2.5" x 1 5/8", takes up to a 1" belt, 43 grams. This design was inspired by a turn of the century fireplace decoration found in England. Fits a 24mm strap. Lyn Gaylord had been an avid collector of 19th century treasures for many years before she made a career out of her passion. Her fascination with these precious collectibles dates back to a trip she made to Europe with her daughter Jenny, over 25 years ago. The pair roamed the markets of London and Paris falling deeply in love with the history and drama of these magnificent objects of art. This was also the beginning of their yearly trip to the island of Capri and the start of their love affair with all things Italian. When, some years later, Lyn discovered a tobacco box with a particularly charming relief, inspiration struck and the idea for Lyn Gaylord Accessories was born. sterling silver buckleShe learned jewelry design and took courses in subjects as varied as wax carving, granulation, photography, stenciling and painting. To avoid drilling holes in these prize collectibles during the casting process, she made an imprint of the surface and then painstakingly hand- carved the intricate design. With her daughter for a partner, the artist took her wares to market. At their first juried trade show at the Plaza Hotel, the fabled Giorgio boutique in Beverly Hills was quick to lend its support - spurring a loyal following that today extends to hundreds of exclusive specialty stores across the country. Lyn and Jenny still travel abroad several times a year to scour the markets for hidden treasures. With over 250 designs in the repertoire, the Lyn Gaylord collections have expanded to include not just buckles, but cufflinks, hand-blown crystal vanity jars with sterling lids. A glimpse of the artist at work in her Bell Island studio, surrounded by the waters of Long Island Sound and a dizzying array of collectibles, and it's clear this is truly a labor of love.

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Vintage Native American sandcast silver turquoise/coral belt buckle. Nice old buckle from the second quarter of the 20th century with a very nice patina and a beautiful piece of turquoise. 3 7/8" x 2.5" takes up to just over a 1.5" belt. 89.6 grams.

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Andreas Beckmann Sterling Alligator Belt buckle on size 26 Alligator belt. From<br>the retired high end Dallas designer Andreas Beckmann. The buckle is 4.5" x<br>2.75" thick solid heavy sterling and takes up to a 1" belt. The buckle appears<br>new with no signs of wear. The belt appears to have been worn a handfull of<br>times with no significant wear but very close examination shows it's not "Brand<br>New". Belt is 1.25" wide tapering down at both ends, comes with original bag and<br>two new keepers in the box from the shop this ensemble likely came from in Aspen<br>Colorado. It was likely about a $1500 retail item that isn't currently available<br>at any price as the designer retired.

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Vintage Diablo Hand Engraved Sterling silver overlay belt buckle. Great buckle<br>from the third quarter of the 20th century with fine engraving. 4" x 3", fits up<br>to a 1.5" belt. 104.9 grams

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Sterling/Art Glass Barbie Koncher California Artist belt buckle 3.75" x 2.5", takes a 1.5" belt. 141.8 grams, no damage, minor wear to silver could easily be polished out.

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Pat Areias Hammered Sterling belt buckle with cool monogram. Heavy extremely high quality buckle 2 3/8" x 1 5/8", fits a 1" belt. 53.7 grams Each piece of Pat Areias's artistry is hand rendered, one by one. As such, they may be similar, but they are not the same. “The essence of hand fabrication," Areias says, “is that every piece is made by an artisan as an original." Using a jewelry saw, buckles are cut by hand out of sheet silver and hand forged, then dapped and individually chased and soldered to produce her finished works. Pat Areias Sterling began in 1987 in Cuernavaca, Mexico, with the introduction of a three-piece buckle set which became the foundation of the designer's business. Two years later, she added silver jewelry to her collection. Reminiscent of the Art Deco era, her designs are marked by a contemporary style. Though she was born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley to third generation Portuguese dairy farmers, she pursued her interest in the traditions of her Latin descent by studying the Portuguese and Spanish cultures, arts and languages at the University of California at Santa Barbara. While subsequently serving in the Peace Corps throughout Central and South America, she had occasion to apprentice with both silver and leather craftsmen of Ecuador and Mexico. Something inside beckoned her to pursue the artistry on her own. Areias's designs are a true reflection of her love and appreciation for both Latin and Scandinavian aesthetics, dating back to an era of silver designers from the 1930s and 1940s which originated in Denmark. As silver became scarce during World War II, argent veins running through Mexico lured Danish designers to the area, where their pure designs and silversmithing finesse were shared with the native craftsmen. "The Danish designers," she says, "have both a sincere affinity for the arts and an eye for contemporary lines which brings out the best of the silver. I have a great love and respect for this style of silversmithing. It is the inspiration for my own creativity which, when forged with the Latin influence of my heritage, emerges in my signature designs." While in Mexico, Areias met and married her husband, Fred Sanchez, a mechanical engineer who has since abandoned his business to become fully involved in Pat Areias Sterling. After more 30 years in business, Pat Areias sterling is not only recognizable in itself, but the name has become synonymous with quality. The provision of fine sterling silver accessories and specialized customer service has proved a successful combination for the growing company. tw208

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Vintage Buffalo Nickel Belt buckle. Made from Authentic c1910's-30's Buffalo nickels US currency. Made in the last quarter of the 20th century. 3 3/8" x 2.25", takes up to a 1.75" belt.

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1996 Retro French Chanel belt Silver-tone with leather. From the spring 1996<br>collection, authentic 27 year old chanel belt. Some tarnish that will clean with<br>silver polish if felt necessary. Looks great, very cool retro guaranteed 100%<br>authentic Chanel belt estate fresh from a multi-million dollar clothing/jewelry<br>collection that I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to help liquidate. 34"<br>long, 18mm wide carefully cleaned by me, ready to wear as a belt or a necklace.<br><br>anderasbag

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c1950 Hand engraved sterling buckle with 1880s Silver dollar 2 7/8" x 1.75",<br>takes up to a 1 3/8" belt 53.1 grams. Mounting appears unmarked but is hand<br>engraved solid sterling silver, coin is 90% silver real 1880 American Currency.

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Asian/Middle eastern Antique Sterling turquoise belt buckle. Nice old buckle likely from the first quarter of the 20th century 2" x 2.5", takes up to a 1.75" belt, no damage. 68.4 grams.

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1" Randall D Moore Sterling/14k Ranger Belt buckle set. Very well made buckle and keeper, solid sterling with thick ropes of solid 14k gold on the borders. Fits a 1" belt. No damage or significant issues. This is a retired design but would retail well over $1300 if still available. 88 grams Randall Moore arrived in Taos, New Mexico in 1977 and began an informal apprenticeship as a silversmith at The Mabel Dodge Lujan House, then known as "The Big House". In 1979, he relocated to Santa Fe where he still lives and works.His primary focus has been silver & gold belt buckles, buckle sets, and Men's accessories in sterling silver, 14K and 18K gold. Drawing upon Southwestern influences as well as contemporary elements for his designs and utilizing traditional tools and techniques, Mr. Moore crafts heirloom quality items that are at once both classic and fashionable. His creations are worn by world class athletes, entertainers, politicos and just plain cool gals and guys everywhere.Randall's studio is located in the heart of Santa Fe's historic east side, at 868 East Palace Avenue, just a block off of Canyon Road.

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Old Pawn Native American Sterling silver ranger belt buckle set. Great set fits<br>a 3/4" belt tapering down to 5/8 at the buckle. Estate fresh I believe from the<br>mid 20th century. All pieces marked sterling with no other marks. 42.7 grams.

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Early Tufa Cast Native American Turquoise/sterling belt buckle. Very nice buckle from the first half of the 20th century 3.5" x 2.25", takes up to a 1 5/8" belt. 79.3 grams. Unmarked of course, tests silver (guaranteed 90% (coin silver) or better) One of the pins has long since been replaced, strong and functional, no other issues.

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Large Early Tufa Cast Native American Turquoise/sterling belt buckle. Very nice large buckle from the first half of the 20th century 4.25" x 2 7/8", takes up to a 1 5/8" belt. 146.4 grams. Unmarked of course, tests silver (guaranteed 90% (coin silver) or better)

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44" Sarah Grey Navajo Stamped Sterling Silver Dollars concho belt. Huge and heavy belt that fits up to a 44" waist but can be hooked at different places or conchos could even be removed, or it could be a necklace that doubles up. The whole thing is over 90% silver, sterling conchos with 90% silver real American Currency silver dollars. 10 Conchos total including the buckle, each measuring 3.5" x 2.5" x 751 grams. I'll follow up with more pictures later, no issues.

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3 1980's Texas Belt buckles. Selling the three shown, all high quality buckles taking up to 1.75" leather belt. I don't believe either has been worn, slight surface wear to Duncanville buckle 3.5" to 3 7/8" wide.

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Annie Davis Sterling Silver Scottie Dog belt buckle 3.5" x 2 3/8" fits up to a 1 3/8" belt. 93.4 grams marked and tested sterling silver. Annette Allen Crawford Davis1933 - 2021Annette Davis was a gifted artist. She turned the garage of her home into a studio, and taught art classes there. She created remarkable sculptures out of clay, marble, sterling and bronze. Later in her career she took up welding, painting, and glass slumping. Several years after her husband Bill died, she married George Davis III. He was also a gifted artist who taught figurative sculpture at "The Studio" in northeast Dallas. Together they traveled all over the world, shared a love for sc uba diving and photography, and occasionally parachuted out of airplanes. They were actively involved with the artistic community in Dallas, and for a time Annie was president of the Dallas Sculpture Association.

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One of a Kind Gold mounted sterling silver ranger belt with 5 more sets mounted<br>to it. 6 Ranger sets total. All the ranger sets from the first half of the 20th<br>century, all sterling mounted in gold, all hand engraved, I believe all are Made<br>in Mexico except one has Made in Texas, I believe it's a Nelson Bringhoff. The<br>larger main buckle is a 1" ranger set, the others are 3/4" ranger sets. Total<br>length 41", I believe it will fit a 32" to 35" waist, an extra hole could likely<br>be added for a 36". The leather is in good condition, this was custom made by<br>"The Leather Bench" of Austin Texas. The belt is 2" at widest point and tapers<br>down to 15/16".

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Richard Tsosie Navajo Cobblestone inlay Tufa cast belt buckle. 2 5/8" x 2", takes up to a 1.25" belt.Artists › Richard Tsosie Richard is perhaps best known for his distinctive textured silver designs. His trademark techniqie of granulation was discovered by accident when he noticed silver filings were fusing onto a ring he was soldering. He calls the process which produces this granulated surface texture “reticulation,” and he has been perfecting the technique throughout his career.Born in 1956, Richard has been a jeweler since the mid 1970s. He learned jewelry making from his brother Boyd and from Kenneth Begay at Navajo Community College in Arizona. He quickly progressed from basic tasks of cutting and polishing stones to the more complex process of inlay.Richard’s contemporary silver and hold work features the use of fabrication, overlay, and granulation. He is also known for colorful inlay work with a variety of natural stones and for his fine degree of control and attention to detail. His designs are motivated by images of the natural world, particularly the Wide Ruins area of the reservation where he spent a large part of his youth. Richard says of his work, “I am inspired by the colors of the mountains at sunset, the patterns of shadow and light that emerge at dawn, and the pinpoints of starlight against the black night sky.”His pieces typically contain the symbol for lighting and an arrow pattern. The lightning stands for natural causes, while the arrowhead symbolizes man-made elements. Richard says the design represents the ups and downs of life. “Some things we can’t do anything about and you should try to enjoy life to the fullest.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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1920's-30's Huge Navajo Silver and turquoise concho belt. Fits a 32"-35" waist<br>with existing holes. Buckle is 4.25" x 3.25", Conchos are 4.5" x 3 7/8". 6<br>Conchos and one buckle. One concho missing turquoise and leather back. No issues<br>with others. Good Early concho belt from the first quarter of the 20th century<br>or just right after. 910 grams total weight, yes that's 2 pounds.

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Rare Retired James Avery Modernist Patinated Brass belt buckle. 2" x 1.5", fits a 1" belt, no issues or wear.

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Antique Russian 84 silver belt. Amazing item with no issues. Solid silver, Approx 34.5" long, would make a cool necklace. 133.9 grams.

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Large 1964 Native American sterling/turquoise Silver half dollar belt buckle. 4" x 3 1/8", takes up to a 1.75" belt. 110.3 grams. Tested sterling by the Navajo artist R Chee.

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Huge Vintage Sterling Zuni Multi-Stone Intarsia inlay concho belt. Very<br>substantial belt 2 1/8" x 2 7/8" conchos/buckle, fits up to a 37" waist, 590.4<br>grams with no damage or significant wear. Each concho signed as shown.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Sz 32 Vintage Navajo Sterling Hand stamped concho belt. I think these conchos<br>are a little older than the leather as there are no holes in the leather. It is<br>a total of 32" long total weight 87.9 grams with leather. Conchos are 1.5" x 1"<br>Leather is .75" wide.<br>tw208

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Native American Tufa Cast sterling and turquoise concho belt, signed at the<br>buckle LEB, the pierced circular floral form buckle with a central turquoise<br>cabochon, the belt with 23 other conchos in circular floral and bow tie forms,<br>each with a centered turquoise cabochon, belt: approx 50"l (end to end), buckle:<br>approx 1.25" diam, circular conchos: approx 1 1/8" diam, bow tie conchos: approx<br>1 1/8"h, 0.75"w, 161 grams total weight.

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c1950's Navajo Stamped sterling belt buckle and keeper. Fits up to a .75" belt,<br>no issues.

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Vintage 1" Elk Creek Sterling and Gold Filled Longhorn Hand engraved belt buckle set. Fits up to a 1" belt. Buckle is 2.25" wide. 52 grams.

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c1900 American La Pierre Hand engraved sterling sash/belt buckle/hair piece. No<br>issues, hinge in center, late 19th to very early 20th century. 3.75" wide x 3"<br>tall, assume it's for a cloth belt. It is naturally curved to conform with a<br>body. Inside measurement where belt goes is 2", 40 grams.<br><br>"The La Pierre company started as early as 1888 in New York where Frank H. La<br>Pierre had a small shop at 18 East 14th St. making a variety of novelties and<br>small wares. In 1895 it was incorporated in New Jersey... In 1900 the firm was<br>again incorporated by La Pierre and H. C. Brown. In 1929 the La Pierre business<br>was purchased by the International Silver Company and moved to Wallingford,<br>Connecticut... "

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Vintage Ricardo solid 10k gold on Sterling hand engraved horse belt buckle 3<br>1/8" x 1 3/8", fits up to a 1 1/6" belt 32.3 grams.

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Large 1987 Native American Champion Rodeo Belt Buckle. Rare one of a kind item. 3 1/8" x 4 1/8" fits up to a 1 7/8" belt. No damage or issues. Marked and tested sterling with brass accents and genuine turquoise/red coral. 88.9 grams.

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40's-50's Native American Sterling Overlay Style Belt buckle 3" x 2", fits a 1.5" belt. No issues. Possibly Hopi, nice older overlay buckle from before it became popular to texture the background. 47.3 gramsAll precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Vintage Navajo sterling chip inlay belt buckle 4" x 2 7/8", takes up to a 1.5"<br>belt. Very cool vintage custom buckle likely for some sort of ranch or<br>organization. 108.1 grams.<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry<br>referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)<br>silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what<br>it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if<br>the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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Antique Chinese Repousse Silver/Lapis Dragon Belt buckle. Great buckle, late 19th to early 20th century, Chinese, unmarked silver tested to be at least 80% silver guaranteed. It was likely a different type of buckle at one point and the hardware on the back was added later to make it functional for today's fashion 3" wide 66.9 grams. tw208

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After Frederick Remington Vintage Etched Enameled Brass Belt Buckle. From the third quarter of the 20th century, nice buckle in good condition. 2.75" x 2.25" fits up to a 1.75" belt. No issues.

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2 1970's Levis Jeans Belt buckles. One base metal, other Bergamot brassworks dated 1976. No issues with either, penny for scale, both take up to a 1.75" belt. Selling both.

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Beverly Etsate is an acclaimed Zuni Inlay Artist. Bev is the Daughter of Famed<br>Zuni Artists Rosalie and Augustine Pinto. Bev continues her parents tradition of<br>Inlaid Jewelry by producing jewelry in the same style as her Elders. She has<br>over 30 years of experience in her craft. In that time, she has quickly become<br>one of Zuni's foremost Jewelers.. Selling the set from the late 20th century<br>with no damage or issues. Looks to have seen little to no wear. Buckle is 3.25"<br>x 2 3/8" and takes up to a 1.5" belt Main section of bolo is 2.25" x 1 7/8".<br>total weight 106.5 grams. tested sterling.

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Vintage Comstock Sterling silver Belt buckle. Nice old vintage buckle, light surface wear, no bends or dents. Hand engraved, 3" x 2", fits a 1.5" belt. 39.7 grams. It’s probably safe to say that even Henry Comstock—or George Hearst, John Mackay, Mark Twain, Julia Bullette or any of the myriad historical figures who descended upon Nevada’s historic Comstock Lode——ever dreamed of hanging something like the “Blue Diamond” on their waists. Not liable to make anyone blue, it’s a hand-filigreed sterling silver buckle set, hand-engraved and antiqued with 1.5 carats of radiated blue and yellow diamonds. Retailing for $9,500, it’s among the many hand-crafted products created by Comstock Heritage, which bills itself ad “America’s Oldest Western Silversmiths” and is based in Carson City, Nev.“Really,” President James Stegman says of his company, “there weren’t any buckles made before us.” Then he breaks out laughing. But the boast isn’t quite all comical. After all, Comstock Heritage’s history dates more than a century, and few silversmiths, then and now, have earned a reputation that matches these artisans. The biggest surprise you’ll find at Comstock Heritage, Stegman says, is … well … Stegman. “I would have been voted in high school the least likely to work with my hands,” he says.The company began in San Francisco in 1886 when J.C. Irvine partnered with a man named Jachens (his first name has been lost to history) and began making brass and silver conchos (and later badges) at the J.C. Irvine Company (later Irvine & Jachens) on Mission Street. In the 1920s, Christian Stegman bought the company, doing silverwork for saddles for Keyston Brothers and others until parade saddles fell out of vogue in the late 1950s. By 1971, Christian Stegman’s sons had divided the business, with Howard Stegman pushing silver buckles instead of badges and moving his company, rechristened Comstock Silversmiths, to Carson City. Irvine & Jachens, by the way, still makes badges outside of San Francisco.In the ’70s, my dad was doing literally hundreds of buckles a month,” James Stegman says, “inexpensive rodeo buckles, good buckles, handmade 20-40-40-dollar wholesale buckles. It was something I never really thought I would do.”Caught up in the Yuppie movement of the go-go 1980s, Stegman had no interest in following his father in the buckle-making business. Since age 7, he had planned on going to law school, and while attending the University of Washington, he worked for attorneys. But then he realized something: “It’s not the noble love of the law and justice. It’s a business, and it’s a hard business, and I thought, ‘You know, I can make this type of money doing something else.’”In 1990 James Stegman moved his family back to Carson City and worked for his father, and soon began pushing his father to try more expensive looks, using gemstones and better materials. Three years later, he got the go-ahead and Comstock Heritage was relaunched.

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2 Vintage Exart Mexican folk art belt buckles. Selling both buckles shown. Not<br>really sure how they work. One takes a 2" belt, the other 1.5". Penny for scale.<br>tw208

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Antique Knights of Templar belt buckle. Likely from the first quarter of the 20th century, 3 1/8" tall will handle up to a 1.75" belt. oxidation and wear as shown. Tw208

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3 1970's Oilfield/communication Brass belt buckles Oilwell Materials and<br>hardware Keller Oilfield services. Selling the three buckles, bottom one dated<br>1976, all from 70's and 80's, all cool. All for 1.5" belt.<br>tw208

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Vintage Navajo Sterling and Turquoise Sandcast Concho Belt. Nice old concho belt, each piece is signed on the back by the same artist that I'm unfamiliar with. The buckle is sandcast, conchos hand cut and hand stamped. Great concho belt from the second quarter of the 20th century. No significant issues, buckle and 6 conchos measuring 2.25" x 2.75" Fits between a 31" and 35" waist with existing holes. Tested sterling silver. tw239

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Red Adair, (1915-2004) Texas Oil Well Firefighter belt buckle. 3 3/8" x 2.25", takes up to a 1.75" belt. Paul Neal Adair was born in Houston, Texas in nineteen fifteen. He was one of five sons of a metal worker. He also had three sisters. While growing up, he became known as Red Adair because his hair was bright red. The color became a trademark for Adair. He wore red clothes and red boots. He drove a red car, and his crew members used red trucks and red equipment. As a young man, Red Adair dropped out of high school to help support his family. He worked as a laborer for several different companies. In nineteen thirty-eight, Adair got his first oil-related job with the Otis Pressure Control Company. During World War Two, Adair served on a trained army team that removed and destroyed s. After the war, he returned to Houston and took a job with Myron Kinley. At the time, Kinley was the leader in putting out fires in oil wells. Red Adair worked with Myron Kinley for fourteen years. But in nineteen fifty-nine, Adair started his own company. During his thirty-six years in business, Red Adair and his crews battled more than two thousand fires all over the world. Some were on land. Others were on ocean oil-drilling structures. Some fires were in burning oil wells. Others were in natural gas wells. Red Adair was a leader in a specialized and extremely dangerous profession. Putting out oil well fires can be difficult. This is because oil well fires are extinguished, or put out, at the wellhead just above ground. Normally, s are used to stop the fire from burning. The explosion robs the fire of oxygen. But, once the fire is out, the well still needs to be covered, or capped, to stop the flow of oil. This is the most dangerous part of the process. Any new heat or fire could cause the leaking well and the surrounding area to explode. Red Adair developed modern methods to extinguish and cover burning oil wells. They became known in the industry as Wild Well Control techniques. In addition to s, the techniques involved large amounts of water and dirt. Adair also developed special equipment made of bronze metal to help extinguish oil well fires. The modern tools and his Wild Well Control techniques earned Red Adair and his crews the honor of being called the "best in the business." Red Adair was known for not being afraid. He was also known for his sense of calm and safety. None of his workers were ever killed while putting out oil well or gas fires. He described his work this way: "It scares you -- all the noise, the rattling, the shaking. But the look on everyone's face, when you are finished and packing, it is the best smile in the world; and there is nobody hurt, and the well is under control." One of Red Adair's most important projects was in nineteen sixty-two. He and his crew put out a natural gas fire in the Sahara Desert in Algeria. The fire had been burning for six months. This famous fire was called the "Devil's Cigarette Lighter." Fire from the natural gas well shot about one hundred forty meters into the air. The fire was so big that American astronaut John Glenn could see it from space as he orbited Earth. The desert sand around the well had melted into glass from the extreme heat. News reports said Adair used about three hundred forty kilograms of nitroglycerine material to pull the oxygen out of the fire. Adair's success with the "Devil's Cigarette Lighter" and earlier well fires captured the imagination of the American film industry. In nineteen sixty-eight, Hollywood made an action film called "Hellfighters." It was loosely based on events in Red Adair's life. Actor John Wayne played an oil well firefighter from Houston, Texas whose life was similar to Adair's. Adair served as an advisor to Wayne while the film was being made. The two men became close friends. Adair said one of the best honors in the world was to have John Wayne play him in a movie. Here is John Wayne in the film "Hellfighters." He has just flown into Venezuela to help his crew fight a dangerous fire. He has brought needed supplies with him. In nineteen eighty-eight, Adair fought what was possibly the world's worst off-shore accident. It was at the Piper Alpha drilling structure in the North Sea. Occidental Petroleum operated the structure off the coast of Scotland. The structure produced oil and gas from twenty-four wells. One hundred sixty-seven men were killed when the structure exploded after a gas leak. Red Adair had to stop the fires and cap the wells. He faced winds blowing more than one hundred twenty kilometers an hour, and ocean waves at least twenty meters high. In March of nineteen ninety-one, Red Adair went to Kuwait following the Persian Gulf War. He and his crews were called in to help put out fires set by the Iraqi army as it fled from coalition forces. But Adair faced serious problems in putting out the fires. In June, he flew to Washington, D.C. to talk to government officials about those problems. He told congressional lawmakers that he needed more water and more equipment. He also described his concerns about medical services for his men, and the buried landmines throughout Kuwait. Adair also met with then-President George H.W. Bush. President Bush listened to his concerns and offered his support. Within weeks, Adair had the equipment he needed to complete the job. The Red Adair Company capped more than one hundred wells. His crews were among twenty-seven teams from sixteen countries called in to fight the fires. The crews' efforts put out about seven hundred Kuwaiti fires. Their efforts saved millions of barrels of oil. Some experts say the operation also helped prevent an environmental tragedy. The job had been expected to take three to five years. However, it was completed in just eight months. In a ceremony, the Emir of Kuwait extinguished the last burning well on November sixth, nineteen ninety-one. In addition to Kuwait, Adair and his men carried out sixteen other jobs that year. They worked in India, Venezuela, Nigeria, the Gulf of Mexico and the United States. Red Adair had spent his seventy-sixth birthday in Kuwait working side by side with his crew. When asked when he might retire, he told reporters: "Retire? I do not know what that word means. As long as a man is able to work, and he is productive out there and he feels good – keep at it." Still, Red Adair finally did retire in nineteen ninety-four. At that time, he joked about where he would end up when he died. He said he hoped to be in Heaven. But he said this about Hell: "I have made a deal with the devil. He said he is going to give me an air-conditioned place when I go down there – if I go there – so I won't put all the fires out." Red Adair died in two thousand four. He was eighty-nine years old. At his funeral, many family members and friends honored him by wearing red clothes. Many Americans remember Red Adair for his bravery. He lived his life on the edge of danger. He was known for his willingness to risk his own life to save others. During his life, Adair received Special Letters of Recognition from Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. One of the letters said this: "You have served your country well by your willingness to do a dangerous and important job with a rare ability. In an age said to be without heroes, you are an authentic hero." anderas

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Vintage Native American Tufa Cast Sterling concho belt. Belt is 44" long with one hole at 31", 1.25" wide leather. 2 5/8" x 2 1/8" buckle and conchos. 8 conchos and 1 buckle (9 total) all the same size. 254.2 grams total weight. Tests silver 90%(coin silver) or sterling guaranteed. No identifying marks that I could find.

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Nelson Silvia 10K/Sterling Houston Texas hand engraved belt buckle. Great buckle with no issues. The monogram makes it one of a kind and rare, but it is in 10k gold, likely $100-$150 worth of gold just in the center so someone could likely get their name put in the center in trade for the gold. 4" x 2.75" fits up to 1 5/8" belt. 67.5 grams

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Old Pawn Native American Sterling belt buckle. Nice old large sterling(tested) native American belt buckle. Arrow hallmark shown in bottom of second pic J.L. scratched in center, likely not maker. 4" x 2.5" x 105.8 grams x will handle up to a 2 1/8" leather belt.

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