{"product_id":"belt-a-vintage-concho-sterling-silver-1st-phase-revival-skeet-hallmark-vintage-1168","title":"Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Sterling Silver, 1st Phase Revival, Skeet Hallmark, Vintage, 1168","description":"\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisite concho belt for the true collector!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeast your eyes on this exceptional heirloom item by the late Roger Skeet, Jr., a revered and coveted Navajo craftsman. The classic concho belt is crafted in a 1st Phase Revival style, with each of the 9 stamped sterling silver scalloped concho affixed to a shaped leather backing via a leather strap looped through the center. The buckle is a complementing silver oval with subtle stampwork and repousse details to give the belt a complete, cohesive look. A testament to the craftsmanship and care taken by the previous owner (a private collector), the belt is in remarkable vintage condition, showing slight patina commensurate with age. This piece is a true collector’s item, with timeless appeal and heirloom-worthy quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Skeet Jr\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(b. 1932 -; Navajo), traditional styles; stamp work; chisel’ repoussé; set stones concho belts, bracelets, necklaces. Son of Roger Skeet Sr. (1900 - 1959), a smith for C. G. Wallace, and brother of Anderson Skeets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eRoger Skeet, Jr (mark in mid-1950s; first example is a busted stam); R; R S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Bahti’s book,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver + Stone - Profiles of American Indian Jewelers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Skeet states, \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would like to have gone to school and served my people on the tribal council.\" However, as the oldest of eight children, his father chose him at the age of eight to stay at home and learn the silversmithing trade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3eeaa588-7fff-fa3f-d5d5-466cd113ec04\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartist: Roger Skeet Jr. (b. 1932) deceased\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehallmarks: RS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaffiliation: Navajo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematerials: sterling silver, leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeasurements: buckle: 3\" x 3 1\/2\", length: 38\", 9 conchos, 2 1\/2\" x 3\" per concho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweight: 528 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enice vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabrasions and surface wear commensurate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver has a nice patina with light oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight wear from use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estyle: Belt-1168\u003c\/span\u003e\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 on jewelry are subject to exchange or store credit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Double D Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 38(XXL)","offer_id":42910008574014,"sku":"Belt-1168Silver38(XXL)","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1289\/0349\/files\/Belt_AVintage_Concho_SterlingSilver_1stPhaseRevival_SkeetHallmark_Vintage_0258.jpg?v=1781803280","url":"https:\/\/doubledranch.com\/products\/belt-a-vintage-concho-sterling-silver-1st-phase-revival-skeet-hallmark-vintage-1168","provider":"Double D Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}