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Authentic Lander Blue Turquoise Belt Buckle

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Authentic Lander Blue Turquoise Belt Buckle
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This is a gorgeous belt buckle featuring a RARE Lander Blue Turquoise cabochon that is set in a handmade bezel, surrounded by hand crafted sterling silver. This great buckle is by Navajo silversmith, Patrick Taylor. Marked as sterling silver. This is a  great looking, certified, authentic, Lander Blue Turquoise cabochon. This stone came from the Egeland/Yoder collection. Barbara Yoder was a well-known and respected dealer of Native arts and jewelry. Her and her husband (the former Jerry Egeland) were original investors in the Lander Blue claim in the early 1970s. They took their payback in the form of turquoise, and as such, amassed one of the largest private collections of Landers. Some of their Lander collection was featured in the book, Turquoise, The Gem of the Centuries, by Oscar T. Branson, published in 1975. The Yoder (Egeland) turquoise was featured on P. 26. Their collection is well known as being authentic. As additional provenance, Bob Brucia of Nevada Gem, and current owner of the Lander claim, has reviewed this stone and certified the stone as being an authentic piece of Lander Blue Turquoise. Certificate included. MAKER: Hallmarked P. Taylor. Patrick Taylor, Navajo. APPROX. AGE: Circa 1970s-1980s. SIZE: Measures 2-5/8"w x 2-3/8"h. Fits up to a 1-1/2" belt. Weighs 58.1g. 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."