Belt, A Vintage, Buckle Kitsch, Chief, Keyston Hallmark, Vintage, 1069

AMP UP THE COOL VINTAGE VIBES IN YOUR LOOKS!

Bringing the Native American culture into our looks is a fun way to amp up our passion for Western fashion. These vintage pieces have a way of giving our looks a whole new vibe. This beautiful vintage belt features a lovely brass buckle depicting a Native American chief, accented by other icons, including a peace pipe and tomahawk in each corner. It is placed on a brown leather belt with center back tooling “CHIEF” to complete the look. Add those cool vintage vibes to any look with this simple buckle.

• artist: Keyston Brothers
  

• Keyston Brothers

  Location: San Francisco, California

  Began: 1868

  Closed: 1950

  Main and Winchester recruited Samuel Keyston in 1867 to manage their whip department in San Francisco, but son, James, decided to open his own business in 1868 that ultimately became the cornerstone for the popular and prolific bay area saddle shop. Shortly after the 1906 earthquake, Keyston expanded into saddlery and harness with the acquisition of competitor, J C Johnson, followed by the purchase of the legendary Main Winchester and Stone in '08 -- making them the largest shop of its kind on the West Coast. The brothers prospered and expanded into the 1920s when they were acquired by W Davis and Son. However, as the horse and buggy era began to decline, Keyston changed with the times by initiating a junior cowboy line with their highly successful Lasso ‘em Bill label. Fancy silver parade saddles, trophy buckles and accessories filled the cash register after WWII, leading to prosperity and their eventual acquisition of the Denver based Hermann Heiser Company in 1950. - High Noon Western Americana

• hallmarks: KEYSTON BROS. SAN FRANCISCO
• materials: brass, vintage leather strap
  
• dimensions: 3 1/4" x 1 7/8" buckle, 30" strap
  
• weight: 167 grams
• vintage condition
  
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  
• nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
  
• heavily worn vintage leather strap
• "CHIEF" - tooled on back of belt
  
• style: Belt-1069