A Navajo silver concho belt
A Navajo silver concho belt
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Appears unmarked
Comprised of a silver buckle with repoussé and stampwork motifs and set turquoise, together with eleven conchos with central set turquoise, all mounted to a leather belt strap, with one additional concho, 2 pieces
Buckle: 2" H x 3" W; each concho: 2" H x 2.5" W; strap: 31" L x 0.625" H
367.9 grams gross
Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations and educational institutions.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with tarnishing, light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions and surface reaching fractures. Wear to leather. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A Navajo silver concho belt
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Appears unmarked
Comprised of a silver buckle with repoussé and stampwork motifs and set turquoise, together with eleven conchos with central set turquoise, all mounted to a leather belt strap, with one additional concho, 2 pieces
Buckle: 2" H x 3" W; each concho: 2" H x 2.5" W; strap: 31" L x 0.625" H
367.9 grams gross
Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations and educational institutions.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with tarnishing, light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions and surface reaching fractures. Wear to leather. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
