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A Vintage Handmade Sterling Silver Concho Belt - Carlos Diaz and Elias

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
A Vintage Handmade Sterling Silver Concho Belt - Carlos Diaz and Elias
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Offered here is a beautiful handmade sterling silver concho belt. This vintage concho belt is stamped, Handmade by Elias on the buckle and on one of the middle conchos, it is marked, by Carlos Diaz (who had a well-known shop in Tucson). The conchos are hand stamped and also show a dark patina from age. The black leather belt appears to be as old as the conchos. MAKER: Buckle is signed Elias. One of the conchos is marked Carlos Diaz (we believe Elias worked for Carlos Diaz at the time). APPROX. AGE: Circa 1950-1960s. SIZE: The conchos measure 2-3/4 inches wide X 2-1/8 inches long. The buckle is 3-5/8 inches wide X 2-3/8 inches long. The belt itself is 30-1/2 inches long overall. Weight is approx. 284.5 g. which would include everything. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium is discounted to 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."