Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Inlay, Horse Profile, Turquoise, Simplicio Hallmark, Vintage ‘50s, 1055

No Horsing Around - This Buckle is the Real Deal!

Double D Ranch is pleased to offer this beautiful vintage belt by renowned Zuni artisan Isabel Simplicio. The unique statement buckle is a sterling silver shield with carved applique and stampwork, adorned with four polished turquoise cabochons. The real focal point is the horse in profile, crafted from black onyx and mother-of-pearl. The strap is tooled leather with an ethnographic use that adds an element of character, as if it’s a handed-down heirloom. Whether you’re a rodeo queen or a casual cowgirl, this belt is a fabulous vintage find.

• artist: Isabel Simplicio

• Isabel Simplicio (1928 - ?; Zuni). Mosaic inlay; nugget work. Wife of Chauncey Simplicio.

  Marks: Isabel Simplicio (script); I S ZUNI
• hallmarks: I Simplicio (engraver's pen)
• affiliation: Zuni
  
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, vintage leather strap
  
• dimensions: 3" x 2" buckle, 32" strap
  
• weight: 159 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings 
• 3 hairline fissures in surrounding stone
  
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• light wear from use
  
• vintage leather strap
• style: Belt-1055