{"product_id":"belt-a-vintage-buckle-concho-turquoise-hallmark-vintage-1278","title":"Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Concho, Turquoise, Hallmark, Vintage, 1278","description":"\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA TERRIFIC TURQUOISE STATEMENT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love pieces that can stand out with the most subtle details. This round sterling silver buckle features a stamped floral pattern throughout and a centered trio of round turquoise stones set in simple bezels. The buckle, crafted by Silver State Sterling, is finished with a vintage leather strap for a piece that makes a terrific turquoise statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompany Bio \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company operated from approximately 1967 to 2006. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: It was based out of Sparks, Nevada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistry \u0026amp; Style: The workshop specialized in highly detailed, hand-engraved western silversmithing. Instead of producing mass-market flatware or holloware, Nielsen focused heavily on custom cowboy accouterments, rodeo rewards, and personalized hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the company closed its doors in 2006, its pieces remain highly collectible among vintage Western Americana enthusiasts. Because each buckle or accessory was individually worked and engraved, items bearing the \"SSS ribbon\" hallmark are sought after for their heavy gauge, brilliant bright-cut engraving, and authentic Great Basin Western heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eartist: Silver State Sterling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehallmarks: SSS (enclosed in a flowing ribbon pattern)  STERLING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematerials: sterling silver, turquoise, vintage leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emeasurements: buckle: 3\" x 2 1\/2\", strap: 32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 79 grams (buckle only), 199 including strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enice vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estones are secure in their settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural inclusions ot stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabrasions and surface wear commensurate with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilver has a nice patina with light oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewear from use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evintage leather strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estyle: Belt-1278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll returns are subject to exchange or store credit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double D Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Turquoise \/ N\/S","offer_id":43267594453054,"sku":"Belt-1278TurquoiseN\/S","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1289\/0349\/files\/Belt-1278_Belt_AVintage_Buckle_Concho_Turquoise_Hallmark_Vintage_1278_001.jpg?v=1788194190","url":"https:\/\/doubledranch.com\/products\/belt-a-vintage-buckle-concho-turquoise-hallmark-vintage-1278","provider":"Double D Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}