Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Inlay, Horse, Nora Leekity Hallmark, Vintage, 1243

FOR THE TRUE HORSE LOVER

Nora Leekity has long been known for her inlay designs just like this one that brings the spirit of the horse to life. The sterling silver buckle features an inlaid horse design using mother of pearl and turquoise stones amid a stamped background. The buckle is finished with a simple silver bar border and then placed on a vintage leather strap. The perfect piece for the true horse lover.

Nora Leekity: (Zuni) Active 1940s-1970s. Channel inlay; horses, cows.

Marks: N. L.; NORA LEEKITY - ZUNI; Nora Leekity

• artist: Nora Leekity
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: (engraver's pen) Nora Leekity Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, mother of pearl, turquoise
• measurements: buckle: 2 3/4" x 2", strap: 36"
• weight: 43 grams (buckle only), 169 grams including strap
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• light wear from use
• vintage leather strap
• style: Belt-1243