Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Cast, Turquoise, Hallmark, Vintage, 1181

A SPECTACULAR SANDCAST BUCKLE. 

This is a classy vintage buckle by Navajo artisan Eugene Mitchell featuring a beautiful turquoise cabochon surrounded by artistic curves and lines in the cast design. It is made of sterling silver and has a good, weighted feel. The genuine vintage leather strap has a nice patina and authentic character from ethnographic use. 

Eugene S. Mitchell (Navajo). Cast work; buckles, crosses Brother of Robert Mitchell.

Mark: M; E S MITCHELL

• artist: Eugene S. Mitchell
• hallmarks: E.S. MITCHELL STERLING
  
• affiliation: Navajo
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, vintage leather strap
• measurements: buckle: 3 1/2'" x 2 1/2", strap: 35 1/2"
• weight: 89 grams (buckle only), 184 grams including strap
• nice vintage condition
• stone is secure in its setting
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
• vintage leather strap
• style: Belt-1181