Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Novelty, Turquoise, Hallmark, Vintage, 1353

PULLING ON THOSE HORSE HEARTSTRINGS

Simple details are always beautiful. This belt and buckle, crafted by the late Robert Spencer, epitomize that. The sleek vintage leather strap is a great base for the intricate work of the sterling silver buckle. A stamped patterned background allows the horse and floral detail with turquoise stone to stand out. It may be a simple belt, but it’ll pull on those horse heartstrings.

Richard “Shatka” Spencer (1890-1980). Active? -1977. Claimed Nez Perce; AKA “Chief Shatka Bear-Step.” Cast work; lost-wax casting; nuggets. Spokesperson for the Appaloosa Horse Club.

Marks: BEAR-STEP (with bear steps, may have sun rays above)

• artist: Richard "Shatka" Spencer (deceased)
• affiliation: Anglo
• hallmark: BEAR-STEP ( with bear footprints) STERLING VIVI
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, vintage leather strap
• measurements: 4" x 2 1/4" buckle, strap fits 38"
  
• weight: 187 grams
  
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• natural inclusions to stones
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
• vintage leather strap
• style: Belt-1353