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Ed Klapmeier Miles City Montana Sterling Buckle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Ed Klapmeier Miles City Montana Sterling Buckle
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10k Gold and Sterling Silver. Made by the Famous Miles City Montana Silversmith Cowboy Spur Maker Ed Klapmeier. 66.83 grams, 3 1/4" by 2 1/4". Ed Klapmeier was born to a German immigrant family in Nebraska and he ended up moving to ranch in Montana. It’s unclear when and how he learned bit and spur making, but it’s likely much of it was self taught because his style of work doesn’t seem to draw from many of the other powerhouse makers. Klapmeier frequently used gemstones in his work which is uncommon in most other work and he preferred overlay silver, sometimes using gold accents as well. During his life he lived in Miles City and worked for the post office while making bits and spurs in his free time.