Vintage Concho Belt

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Sterling Silver
Vintage Concho Belt
HK Item #CB80

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

Size	buckle 3 3/8" x 1 1/2"; 9 conchos 2 3/4" x 2"; 3/4" wide tan leather belt with last hole punched at 38 1/2"
Materials	sterling silver, Read about silver; copper, Read about copper; leather
Weight	341 grams
Hallmarks	stamped: HAND MADE STERLING by Elias
Artist	unknown
Condition	Pre-owned, very good; even dark patina; leather is supple with no cracking; one dented concho (see photo)

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

Nine conchos 2 3/4" x 2".

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

Each concho has a copper belt loop.

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

We leave the natural patina on our vintage jewelry because many of our customers like the old "vintage" appearance.

Want your jewelry to look like new? Read my blog 'To Polish or Not to Polish'.

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Sterling Silver
Vintage Concho Belt - CB80

$950 plus s/h
(ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

Paula says - "In my opinion, this vintage concho belt shows all the design characteristics and workmanship of being Navajo made. But because we are unable to attribute the hallmark to a specific artist we can't legally sell it as Native American made - read more."

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

Buckle is 3 3/8" x 2 1/2".

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

Buckle attached by two snaps.

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

Concho next to buckle has a dent.

Vintage Sterling Silver concho belt

Paula says - "Most leather concho belts are quite adjustable. You can adjust them to fit a smaller waist by punching additional holes in the leather. You can slide the conchos along the the leather to adjust their spacing closer together or farther apart. You could even remove one or more conchos if you want to make the belt very short. Also you could cut excess leather off the tail end of the belt. To make a belt larger, you can purchase a leather belt of the proper length and put the conchos and buckle on the new belt."

Read about concho belts:

Concho Belts Part I

Concho Belts Part II:
The Art and Science of Wearing a Concho Belt

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Store Policies

NOTE: Items in our Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances, estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand new (NOS, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish, scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and shown in photos. Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable.

Why isn't this item called Native American?

The US Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and its recent Amendments require that items described as Native American or Indian be made by an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Furthermore, government regulations suggest that all attributions include the Native American Indian's name, tribe and federal tribal enrollment number. Because it is impossible to identify the artist for many items, even if they are authentic Indian made items, we cannot and will not use the words Native American or Indian in association with such pieces.

Read about authenticity of Native American Indian jewelry.

Horsekeeping LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition © 2015 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information
Patina	A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Vintage	30 years or older.
NOS	New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago.
Pre-owned	An item that has been used.