Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Western, Western Pleasure, Hallmark, Vintage,1063

WESTERN FLAIR

Adding vintage pieces to our looks is totally on trend right now, and we love it! This sleek nickel silver buckle features a dimensional bronze saddled horse in profile. Engraved scroll work paired with bronze diamond accents finishes the piece. It is paired with a vintage leather strap for a cool duo, crafted by Don Ricardo, that adds a touch of Western flair to your looks.

• artist: Don Ricardo
  
• artist bio & marks: 

  History:

  Don Ricardo (often marked "Ricardo") was a prominent American silversmith in the 1940s-1960s, known for producing high-quality, handcrafted Western trophy buckles featuring detailed engravings of cowboys, horses, and, specifically, bull-riding scenes. Alongside makers like Comstock and Bohlin, Don Ricardo was among the early, premier manufacturers of these, which became popular as rodeo prizes during that era.

• hallmarks: Ricardo
• materials: nickel silver, bronze, leather strap
  
• dimensions: 3" x 2" buckle, 32" strap
  
• weight: 135 grams
• vintage condition
  
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  
• nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
  
• vintage leather strap
  
• style: Belt-1063